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Divide 27/5 with 16/7

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 2 2/7

27/5 ÷ 16/7 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/7: 7/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/5 ÷ 16/7 = 27/5 × 7/16
  3. = 27 × 7/5 × 16 = 189/80
  4. In mixed form: 229/80

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