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Divide 40/4 with 50/9

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 5 5/9

40/4 ÷ 50/9 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/9: 9/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/4 ÷ 50/9 = 40/4 × 9/50
  3. = 40 × 9/4 × 50 = 360/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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