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Divide 40/20 with 36/45

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 36/45

40/20 ÷ 36/45 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/45: 45/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/20 ÷ 36/45 = 40/20 × 45/36
  3. = 40 × 45/20 × 36 = 1800/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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