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Divide 40/6 with 16/4

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4 0/4

40/6 ÷ 16/4 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/4: 4/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 16/4 = 40/6 × 4/16
  3. = 40 × 4/6 × 16 = 160/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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