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Divide 40/18 with 15/9

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1 6/9

40/18 ÷ 15/9 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/9: 9/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 15/9 = 40/18 × 9/15
  3. = 40 × 9/18 × 15 = 360/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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