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Divide 20/36 with 40/9

1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 4 4/9

20/36 ÷ 40/9 is 1/8.

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, 20/36 ÷ 40/9 = 20/36 × 9/40
  3. = 20 × 9/36 × 40 = 180/1440
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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