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Divide 40/8 with 45/24

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 21/24

40/8 ÷ 45/24 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/24: 24/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 45/24 = 40/8 × 24/45
  3. = 40 × 24/8 × 45 = 960/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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