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Divide 40/6 with 36/40

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 36/40

40/6 ÷ 36/40 is 200/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/40: 40/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 36/40 = 40/6 × 40/36
  3. = 40 × 40/6 × 36 = 1600/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/27
  5. In mixed form: 711/27

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