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Divide 36/8 with 40/18

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

36/8 ÷ 40/18 is 81/40.

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, 36/8 ÷ 40/18 = 36/8 × 18/40
  3. = 36 × 18/8 × 40 = 648/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
  5. In mixed form: 21/40

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