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Divide 70/40 with 2/7

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 2/7

70/40 ÷ 2/7 is 49/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/40 ÷ 2/7 = 70/40 × 7/2
  3. = 70 × 7/40 × 2 = 490/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
  5. In mixed form: 61/8

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