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Divide 20/40 with 20/9

1st number: 20/40, 2nd number: 2 2/9

20/40 ÷ 20/9 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/9: 9/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/40 ÷ 20/9 = 20/40 × 9/20
  3. = 20 × 9/40 × 20 = 180/800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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