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Divide 16/4 with 36/40

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 36/40

16/4 ÷ 36/40 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/40: 40/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/4 ÷ 36/40 = 16/4 × 40/36
  3. = 16 × 40/4 × 36 = 640/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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