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Divide 6/4 with 40/56

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 40/56

6/4 ÷ 40/56 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/56: 56/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 6/4 ÷ 40/56 = 6/4 × 56/40
  3. = 6 × 56/4 × 40 = 336/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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