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Divide 40/9 with 8/4

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 0/4

40/9 ÷ 8/4 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/4: 4/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 8/4 = 40/9 × 4/8
  3. = 40 × 4/9 × 8 = 160/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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