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Divide 40/18 with 3/72

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 3/72

40/18 ÷ 3/72 is 160/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/72: 72/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 3/72 = 40/18 × 72/3
  3. = 40 × 72/18 × 3 = 2880/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/3
  5. In mixed form: 531/3

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