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Divide 80/9 with 40/7

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 5 5/7

80/9 ÷ 40/7 is 14/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/9 ÷ 40/7 = 80/9 × 7/40
  3. = 80 × 7/9 × 40 = 560/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
  5. In mixed form: 15/9

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