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Divide 5/4 with 9/8

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 1/8

5/4 ÷ 9/8 is 10/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 9/8 = 5/4 × 8/9
  3. = 5 × 8/4 × 9 = 40/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
  5. In mixed form: 11/9

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