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Divide 45/8 with 40/28

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1 12/28

45/8 ÷ 40/28 is 63/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/28: 28/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/8 ÷ 40/28 = 45/8 × 28/40
  3. = 45 × 28/8 × 40 = 1260/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/16
  5. In mixed form: 315/16

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