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Divide 60/8 with 40/15

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 2 10/15

60/8 ÷ 40/15 is 45/16.

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, 60/8 ÷ 40/15 = 60/8 × 15/40
  3. = 60 × 15/8 × 40 = 900/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
  5. In mixed form: 213/16

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