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Divide 72/49 with 40/24

1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 1 16/24

72/49 ÷ 40/24 is 216/245.

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, 72/49 ÷ 40/24 = 72/49 × 24/40
  3. = 72 × 24/49 × 40 = 1728/1960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/245

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