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Divide 40/8 with 60/15

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 4 0/15

40/8 ÷ 60/15 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/15: 15/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 60/15 = 40/8 × 15/60
  3. = 40 × 15/8 × 60 = 600/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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