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Divide 56/40 with 7/15

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 7/15

56/40 ÷ 7/15 is 3/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/15: 15/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/40 ÷ 7/15 = 56/40 × 15/7
  3. = 56 × 15/40 × 7 = 840/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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