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Divide 7/2 with 40/24

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1 16/24

7/2 ÷ 40/24 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/2 ÷ 40/24 = 7/2 × 24/40
  3. = 7 × 24/2 × 40 = 168/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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