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Divide 5/15 with 7/40

5/15 ÷ 7/40 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/40: 40/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/15 ÷ 7/40 = 5/15 × 40/7
  3. = 5 × 40/15 × 7 = 200/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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