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Divide 20/9 with 20/40

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

20/9 ÷ 20/40 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/40: 40/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/9 ÷ 20/40 = 20/9 × 40/20
  3. = 20 × 40/9 × 20 = 800/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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