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Divide 8/7 with 2/9

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 2/9

8/7 ÷ 2/9 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/9: 9/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/7 ÷ 2/9 = 8/7 × 9/2
  3. = 8 × 9/7 × 2 = 72/14
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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