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Divide 56/9 with 56/40

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 16/40

56/9 ÷ 56/40 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 56/40 = 56/9 × 40/56
  3. = 56 × 40/9 × 56 = 2240/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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