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Divide 40/36 with 5/9

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 5/9

40/36 ÷ 5/9 is 2/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 5/9 = 40/36 × 9/5
  3. = 40 × 9/36 × 5 = 360/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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