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Divide 27/25 with 15/40

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 15/40

27/25 ÷ 15/40 is 72/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/40: 40/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/25 ÷ 15/40 = 27/25 × 40/15
  3. = 27 × 40/25 × 15 = 1080/375
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/25
  5. In mixed form: 222/25

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