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Divide 40/9 with 36/21

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 1 15/21

40/9 ÷ 36/21 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/21: 21/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 36/21 = 40/9 × 21/36
  3. = 40 × 21/9 × 36 = 840/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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