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Divide 81/36 with 2/5

1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 2/5

81/36 ÷ 2/5 is 45/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 81/36 ÷ 2/5 = 81/36 × 5/2
  3. = 81 × 5/36 × 2 = 405/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
  5. In mixed form: 55/8

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