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Divide 40/6 with 5/10

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5/10

40/6 ÷ 5/10 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/10: 10/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 5/10 = 40/6 × 10/5
  3. = 40 × 10/6 × 5 = 400/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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