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Divide 40/15 with 45/20

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 2 5/20

40/15 ÷ 45/20 is 32/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/20: 20/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 45/20 = 40/15 × 20/45
  3. = 40 × 20/15 × 45 = 800/675
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
  5. In mixed form: 15/27

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