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Divide 60/56 with 5/40

1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 5/40

60/56 ÷ 5/40 is 60/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/56 ÷ 5/40 = 60/56 × 40/5
  3. = 60 × 40/56 × 5 = 2400/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/7
  5. In mixed form: 84/7

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