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Divide 16/15 with 16/40

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 16/40

16/15 ÷ 16/40 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/40: 40/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/15 ÷ 16/40 = 16/15 × 40/16
  3. = 16 × 40/15 × 16 = 640/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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