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Divide 40/5 with 20/9

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2 2/9

40/5 ÷ 20/9 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/9: 9/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 20/9 = 40/5 × 9/20
  3. = 40 × 9/5 × 20 = 360/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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