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Divide 40/15 with 36/5

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 7 1/5

40/15 ÷ 36/5 is 10/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/5: 5/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 36/5 = 40/15 × 5/36
  3. = 40 × 5/15 × 36 = 200/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/27

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