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Divide 54/7 with 40/8

1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 5 0/8

54/7 ÷ 40/8 is 54/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/7 ÷ 40/8 = 54/7 × 8/40
  3. = 54 × 8/7 × 40 = 432/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
  5. In mixed form: 119/35

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