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Divide 40/9 with 2/6

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2/6

40/9 ÷ 2/6 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/6: 6/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 2/6 = 40/9 × 6/2
  3. = 40 × 6/9 × 2 = 240/18
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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