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Divide 30/2 with 40/5

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 8 0/5

30/2 ÷ 40/5 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 30/2 ÷ 40/5 = 30/2 × 5/40
  3. = 30 × 5/2 × 40 = 150/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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