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Divide 45/2 with 40/8

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 5 0/8

45/2 ÷ 40/8 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/2 ÷ 40/8 = 45/2 × 8/40
  3. = 45 × 8/2 × 40 = 360/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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