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Divide 80/5 with 40/9

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 4 4/9

80/5 ÷ 40/9 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/5 ÷ 40/9 = 80/5 × 9/40
  3. = 80 × 9/5 × 40 = 720/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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