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Divide 18/40 with 2/5

18/40 ÷ 2/5 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 18/40 ÷ 2/5 = 18/40 × 5/2
  3. = 18 × 5/40 × 2 = 90/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  5. In mixed form: 11/8

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