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Divide 40/15 with 72/70

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 2/70

40/15 ÷ 72/70 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/70: 70/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 72/70 = 40/15 × 70/72
  3. = 40 × 70/15 × 72 = 2800/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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