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Divide 56/36 with 6/40

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 6/40

56/36 ÷ 6/40 is 280/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/40: 40/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/36 ÷ 6/40 = 56/36 × 40/6
  3. = 56 × 40/36 × 6 = 2240/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/27
  5. In mixed form: 1010/27

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