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Divide 8/5 with 1/9

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1/9

8/5 ÷ 1/9 is 72/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/9: 9/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 1/9 = 8/5 × 9/1
  3. = 8 × 9/5 × 1 = 72/5
  4. In mixed form: 142/5

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