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Divide 48/15 with 40/60

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 40/60

48/15 ÷ 40/60 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/60: 60/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/15 ÷ 40/60 = 48/15 × 60/40
  3. = 48 × 60/15 × 40 = 2880/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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