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Divide 40/9 with 20/16

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 4/16

40/9 ÷ 20/16 is 32/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/16: 16/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 20/16 = 40/9 × 16/20
  3. = 40 × 16/9 × 20 = 640/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
  5. In mixed form: 35/9

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