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Divide 40/2 with 36/15

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/15

40/2 ÷ 36/15 is 25/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/15: 15/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/2 ÷ 36/15 = 40/2 × 15/36
  3. = 40 × 15/2 × 36 = 600/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/3
  5. In mixed form: 81/3

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