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Divide 40/5 with 36/6

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 6 0/6

40/5 ÷ 36/6 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/6: 6/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 36/6 = 40/5 × 6/36
  3. = 40 × 6/5 × 36 = 240/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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