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Divide 16/36 with 2/40

16/36 ÷ 2/40 is 80/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/40: 40/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/36 ÷ 2/40 = 16/36 × 40/2
  3. = 16 × 40/36 × 2 = 640/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
  5. In mixed form: 88/9

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