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Divide 40/36 with 10/16

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 10/16

40/36 ÷ 10/16 is 16/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/16: 16/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 10/16 = 40/36 × 16/10
  3. = 40 × 16/36 × 10 = 640/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  5. In mixed form: 17/9

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