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Divide 20/8 with 40/18

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 2 4/18

20/8 ÷ 40/18 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/18: 18/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/8 ÷ 40/18 = 20/8 × 18/40
  3. = 20 × 18/8 × 40 = 360/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  5. In mixed form: 11/8

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