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Divide 10/8 with 30/40

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 30/40

10/8 ÷ 30/40 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/40: 40/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/8 ÷ 30/40 = 10/8 × 40/30
  3. = 10 × 40/8 × 30 = 400/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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