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Divide 7/5 with 18/40

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 18/40

7/5 ÷ 18/40 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/40: 40/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/5 ÷ 18/40 = 7/5 × 40/18
  3. = 7 × 40/5 × 18 = 280/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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