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Divide 72/8 with 40/90

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 40/90

72/8 ÷ 40/90 is 81/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/90: 90/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/8 ÷ 40/90 = 72/8 × 90/40
  3. = 72 × 90/8 × 40 = 6480/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/4
  5. In mixed form: 201/4

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