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Divide 20/7 with 40/36

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 1 4/36

20/7 ÷ 40/36 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/7 ÷ 40/36 = 20/7 × 36/40
  3. = 20 × 36/7 × 40 = 720/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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