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Divide 7/40 with 72/5

1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 14 2/5

7/40 ÷ 72/5 is 7/576.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/5: 5/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/40 ÷ 72/5 = 7/40 × 5/72
  3. = 7 × 5/40 × 72 = 35/2880
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/576

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