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Divide 40/28 with 5/15

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 5/15

40/28 ÷ 5/15 is 30/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/15: 15/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 5/15 = 40/28 × 15/5
  3. = 40 × 15/28 × 5 = 600/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  5. In mixed form: 42/7

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