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Divide 40/8 with 60/30

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2 0/30

40/8 ÷ 60/30 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/30: 30/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 60/30 = 40/8 × 30/60
  3. = 40 × 30/8 × 60 = 1200/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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