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Divide 56/40 with 45/49

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 45/49

56/40 ÷ 45/49 is 343/225.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/49: 49/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/40 ÷ 45/49 = 56/40 × 49/45
  3. = 56 × 49/40 × 45 = 2744/1800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/225
  5. In mixed form: 1118/225

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