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Divide 56/2 with 40/4

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 10 0/4

56/2 ÷ 40/4 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/4: 4/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/2 ÷ 40/4 = 56/2 × 4/40
  3. = 56 × 4/2 × 40 = 224/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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