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Divide 36/2 with 40/15

1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 2 10/15

36/2 ÷ 40/15 is 27/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/2 ÷ 40/15 = 36/2 × 15/40
  3. = 36 × 15/2 × 40 = 540/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
  5. In mixed form: 63/4

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