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Divide 5/4 with 9/40

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 9/40

5/4 ÷ 9/40 is 50/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/40: 40/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 9/40 = 5/4 × 40/9
  3. = 5 × 40/4 × 9 = 200/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
  5. In mixed form: 55/9

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