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Divide 27/3 with 40/8

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 5 0/8

27/3 ÷ 40/8 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/3 ÷ 40/8 = 27/3 × 8/40
  3. = 27 × 8/3 × 40 = 216/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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