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Divide 2/5 with 40/9

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 4 4/9

2/5 ÷ 40/9 is 9/100.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 40/9 = 2/5 × 9/40
  3. = 2 × 9/5 × 40 = 18/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/100

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