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Divide 6/5 with 18/40

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 18/40

6/5 ÷ 18/40 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/40: 40/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 6/5 ÷ 18/40 = 6/5 × 40/18
  3. = 6 × 40/5 × 18 = 240/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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