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Divide 24/15 with 24/40

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 24/40

24/15 ÷ 24/40 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/40: 40/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/15 ÷ 24/40 = 24/15 × 40/24
  3. = 24 × 40/15 × 24 = 960/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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