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Divide 10/4 with 40/24

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1 16/24

10/4 ÷ 40/24 is 3/2.

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, 10/4 ÷ 40/24 = 10/4 × 24/40
  3. = 10 × 24/4 × 40 = 240/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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