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Divide 40/8 with 2/45

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2/45

40/8 ÷ 2/45 is 225/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/45: 45/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 2/45 = 40/8 × 45/2
  3. = 40 × 45/8 × 2 = 1800/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/2
  5. In mixed form: 1121/2

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