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Divide 40/5 with 5/32

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 5/32

40/5 ÷ 5/32 is 256/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/32: 32/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 5/32 = 40/5 × 32/5
  3. = 40 × 32/5 × 5 = 1280/25
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 256/5
  5. In mixed form: 511/5

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