40/4 divided by 18/5

40/4 ÷ 18/5
=
25 9
Mixed Number: 2 7/9
Decimal: 2.777778
Percentage: 277.78%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    18/5 becomes 5/18
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/4 × 5/18
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 5 = 200    4 × 18 = 72
  4. 4
    Simplify
    200/72 = 25/9

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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