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Divide 27/5 with 5/40

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

27/5 ÷ 5/40 is 216/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/5 ÷ 5/40 = 27/5 × 40/5
  3. = 27 × 40/5 × 5 = 1080/25
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/5
  5. In mixed form: 431/5

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