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Divide 40/15 with 9/16

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 9/16

40/15 ÷ 9/16 is 128/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/16: 16/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 9/16 = 40/15 × 16/9
  3. = 40 × 16/15 × 9 = 640/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/27
  5. In mixed form: 420/27

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