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Divide 15/8 with 40/81

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 40/81

15/8 ÷ 40/81 is 243/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/81: 81/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/8 ÷ 40/81 = 15/8 × 81/40
  3. = 15 × 81/8 × 40 = 1215/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/64
  5. In mixed form: 351/64

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