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Divide 12/8 with 40/27

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 13/27

12/8 ÷ 40/27 is 81/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/27: 27/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 40/27 = 12/8 × 27/40
  3. = 12 × 27/8 × 40 = 324/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/80
  5. In mixed form: 11/80

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