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Divide 5/40 with 2/30

5/40 ÷ 2/30 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/30: 30/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/40 ÷ 2/30 = 5/40 × 30/2
  3. = 5 × 30/40 × 2 = 150/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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