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Divide 40/28 with 15/8

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 1 7/8

40/28 ÷ 15/8 is 16/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 15/8 = 40/28 × 8/15
  3. = 40 × 8/28 × 15 = 320/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21

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