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Divide 72/9 with 40/45

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 40/45

72/9 ÷ 40/45 is 9/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/45: 45/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/9 ÷ 40/45 = 72/9 × 45/40
  3. = 72 × 45/9 × 40 = 3240/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/1

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