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Divide 40/18 with 40/45

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 40/45

40/18 ÷ 40/45 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/45: 45/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 40/45 = 40/18 × 45/40
  3. = 40 × 45/18 × 40 = 1800/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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