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Divide 54/35 with 40/72

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 40/72

54/35 ÷ 40/72 is 486/175.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/35 ÷ 40/72 = 54/35 × 72/40
  3. = 54 × 72/35 × 40 = 3888/1400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 486/175
  5. In mixed form: 2136/175

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