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Divide 40/3 with 48/5

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 9 3/5

40/3 ÷ 48/5 is 25/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/5: 5/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 48/5 = 40/3 × 5/48
  3. = 40 × 5/3 × 48 = 200/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
  5. In mixed form: 17/18

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