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Divide 40/15 with 48/21

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 2 6/21

40/15 ÷ 48/21 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/21: 21/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 48/21 = 40/15 × 21/48
  3. = 40 × 21/15 × 48 = 840/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
  5. In mixed form: 11/6

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