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Divide 40/8 with 54/18

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 3 0/18

40/8 ÷ 54/18 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/18: 18/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 54/18 = 40/8 × 18/54
  3. = 40 × 18/8 × 54 = 720/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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