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Divide 48/9 with 40/15

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 2 10/15

48/9 ÷ 40/15 is 2/1.

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, 48/9 ÷ 40/15 = 48/9 × 15/40
  3. = 48 × 15/9 × 40 = 720/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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