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Divide 56/40 with 18/45

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 18/45

56/40 ÷ 18/45 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/45: 45/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/40 ÷ 18/45 = 56/40 × 45/18
  3. = 56 × 45/40 × 18 = 2520/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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