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Divide 40/3 with 15/20

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 15/20

40/3 ÷ 15/20 is 160/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/20: 20/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 15/20 = 40/3 × 20/15
  3. = 40 × 20/3 × 15 = 800/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/9
  5. In mixed form: 177/9

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