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Divide 27/40 with 45/40

1st number: 27/40, 2nd number: 1 5/40

27/40 ÷ 45/40 is 3/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/40: 40/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/40 ÷ 45/40 = 27/40 × 40/45
  3. = 27 × 40/40 × 45 = 1080/1800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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