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Divide 45/40 with 20/40

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 20/40

45/40 ÷ 20/40 is 9/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/40: 40/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/40 ÷ 20/40 = 45/40 × 40/20
  3. = 45 × 40/40 × 20 = 1800/800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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