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Divide 27/16 with 1/8

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 1/8

27/16 ÷ 1/8 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/8: 8/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/16 ÷ 1/8 = 27/16 × 8/1
  3. = 27 × 8/16 × 1 = 216/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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