40/7 divided by 9/7

40/7 ÷ 9/7
=
40 9
Mixed Number: 4 4/9
Decimal: 4.444444
Percentage: 444.44%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    9/7 becomes 7/9
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    40/7 × 7/9
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    40 × 7 = 280    7 × 9 = 63
  4. 4
    Simplify
    280/63 = 40/9

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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