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Divide 2/9 with 8/5

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 3/5

2/9 ÷ 8/5 is 5/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/9 ÷ 8/5 = 2/9 × 5/8
  3. = 2 × 5/9 × 8 = 10/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/36

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