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Divide 40/32 with 5/15

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 5/15

40/32 ÷ 5/15 is 15/4.

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, 40/32 ÷ 5/15 = 40/32 × 15/5
  3. = 40 × 15/32 × 5 = 600/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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