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Divide 40/36 with 9/12

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 9/12

40/36 ÷ 9/12 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/12: 12/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 9/12 = 40/36 × 12/9
  3. = 40 × 12/36 × 9 = 480/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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