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Divide 56/9 with 40/21

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 19/21

56/9 ÷ 40/21 is 49/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/21: 21/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 40/21 = 56/9 × 21/40
  3. = 56 × 21/9 × 40 = 1176/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/15
  5. In mixed form: 34/15

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