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Divide 56/4 with 40/49

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 40/49

56/4 ÷ 40/49 is 343/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/49: 49/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/4 ÷ 40/49 = 56/4 × 49/40
  3. = 56 × 49/4 × 40 = 2744/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/20
  5. In mixed form: 173/20

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