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Divide 25/16 with 5/40

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 5/40

25/16 ÷ 5/40 is 25/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 25/16 ÷ 5/40 = 25/16 × 40/5
  3. = 25 × 40/16 × 5 = 1000/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/2
  5. In mixed form: 121/2

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