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Divide 75/72 with 40/45

1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 40/45

75/72 ÷ 40/45 is 75/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/45: 45/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 75/72 ÷ 40/45 = 75/72 × 45/40
  3. = 75 × 45/72 × 40 = 3375/2880
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/64
  5. In mixed form: 111/64

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