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Divide 45/2 with 40/15

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 2 10/15

45/2 ÷ 40/15 is 135/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/2 ÷ 40/15 = 45/2 × 15/40
  3. = 45 × 15/2 × 40 = 675/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/16
  5. In mixed form: 87/16

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