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Divide 45/40 with 5/20

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

45/40 ÷ 5/20 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/40 ÷ 5/20 = 45/40 × 20/5
  3. = 45 × 20/40 × 5 = 900/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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