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Divide 45/40 with 15/18

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 15/18

45/40 ÷ 15/18 is 27/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/18: 18/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/40 ÷ 15/18 = 45/40 × 18/15
  3. = 45 × 18/40 × 15 = 810/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  5. In mixed form: 17/20

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