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Divide 40/3 with 72/30

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 2 12/30

40/3 ÷ 72/30 is 50/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/30: 30/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 72/30 = 40/3 × 30/72
  3. = 40 × 30/3 × 72 = 1200/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
  5. In mixed form: 55/9

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