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Divide 20/7 with 5/9

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 5/9

20/7 ÷ 5/9 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/7 ÷ 5/9 = 20/7 × 9/5
  3. = 20 × 9/7 × 5 = 180/35
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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