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Divide 15/2 with 40/6

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 6 4/6

15/2 ÷ 40/6 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/6: 6/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/2 ÷ 40/6 = 15/2 × 6/40
  3. = 15 × 6/2 × 40 = 90/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  5. In mixed form: 11/8

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