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Divide 24/4 with 40/72

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 40/72

24/4 ÷ 40/72 is 54/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/4 ÷ 40/72 = 24/4 × 72/40
  3. = 24 × 72/4 × 40 = 1728/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/5
  5. In mixed form: 104/5

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