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Divide 56/12 with 40/70

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 40/70

56/12 ÷ 40/70 is 49/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/70: 70/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 40/70 = 56/12 × 70/40
  3. = 56 × 70/12 × 40 = 3920/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/6
  5. In mixed form: 81/6

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