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Divide 36/5 with 40/9

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 4 4/9

36/5 ÷ 40/9 is 81/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/5 ÷ 40/9 = 36/5 × 9/40
  3. = 36 × 9/5 × 40 = 324/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/50
  5. In mixed form: 131/50

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