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Divide 5/3 with 40/35

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 5/35

5/3 ÷ 40/35 is 35/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/35: 35/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 40/35 = 5/3 × 35/40
  3. = 5 × 35/3 × 40 = 175/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/24
  5. In mixed form: 111/24

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