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Divide 40/5 with 20/18

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/18

40/5 ÷ 20/18 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/18: 18/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 20/18 = 40/5 × 18/20
  3. = 40 × 18/5 × 20 = 720/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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