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Divide 40/15 with 84/60

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 24/60

40/15 ÷ 84/60 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/60: 60/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 84/60 = 40/15 × 60/84
  3. = 40 × 60/15 × 84 = 2400/1260
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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