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Divide 27/4 with 40/42

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 40/42

27/4 ÷ 40/42 is 567/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/4 ÷ 40/42 = 27/4 × 42/40
  3. = 27 × 42/4 × 40 = 1134/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/80
  5. In mixed form: 77/80

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