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Divide 27/2 with 40/7

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 5 5/7

27/2 ÷ 40/7 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/2 ÷ 40/7 = 27/2 × 7/40
  3. = 27 × 7/2 × 40 = 189/80
  4. In mixed form: 229/80

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