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Divide 21/6 with 27/40

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 27/40

21/6 ÷ 27/40 is 140/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 27/40 = 21/6 × 40/27
  3. = 21 × 40/6 × 27 = 840/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/27
  5. In mixed form: 55/27

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