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Divide 40/18 with 8/16

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 8/16

40/18 ÷ 8/16 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/16: 16/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 8/16 = 40/18 × 16/8
  3. = 40 × 16/18 × 8 = 640/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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