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Divide 56/18 with 7/40

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 7/40

56/18 ÷ 7/40 is 160/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/40: 40/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/18 ÷ 7/40 = 56/18 × 40/7
  3. = 56 × 40/18 × 7 = 2240/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/9
  5. In mixed form: 177/9

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