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Divide 40/36 with 18/36

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 18/36

40/36 ÷ 18/36 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/36: 36/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 18/36 = 40/36 × 36/18
  3. = 40 × 36/36 × 18 = 1440/648
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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