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Divide 56/21 with 40/14

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 2 12/14

56/21 ÷ 40/14 is 14/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/14: 14/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/21 ÷ 40/14 = 56/21 × 14/40
  3. = 56 × 14/21 × 40 = 784/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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