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Divide 20/9 with 5/16

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 5/16

20/9 ÷ 5/16 is 64/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/9 ÷ 5/16 = 20/9 × 16/5
  3. = 20 × 16/9 × 5 = 320/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/9
  5. In mixed form: 71/9

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