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Divide 40/18 with 16/15

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1 1/15

40/18 ÷ 16/15 is 25/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/15: 15/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 16/15 = 40/18 × 15/16
  3. = 40 × 15/18 × 16 = 600/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
  5. In mixed form: 21/12

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