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Divide 56/40 with 15/30

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 15/30

56/40 ÷ 15/30 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/30: 30/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/40 ÷ 15/30 = 56/40 × 30/15
  3. = 56 × 30/40 × 15 = 1680/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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