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Divide 27/25 with 21/40

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 21/40

27/25 ÷ 21/40 is 72/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/25 ÷ 21/40 = 27/25 × 40/21
  3. = 27 × 40/25 × 21 = 1080/525
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
  5. In mixed form: 22/35

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