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Divide 70/3 with 40/5

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 8 0/5

70/3 ÷ 40/5 is 35/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/3 ÷ 40/5 = 70/3 × 5/40
  3. = 70 × 5/3 × 40 = 350/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
  5. In mixed form: 211/12

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