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Divide 80/36 with 40/45

1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 40/45

80/36 ÷ 40/45 is 5/2.

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, 80/36 ÷ 40/45 = 80/36 × 45/40
  3. = 80 × 45/36 × 40 = 3600/1440
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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