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Divide 81/40 with 5/40

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

81/40 ÷ 5/40 is 81/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 81/40 ÷ 5/40 = 81/40 × 40/5
  3. = 81 × 40/40 × 5 = 3240/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/5
  5. In mixed form: 161/5

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