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Divide 27/8 with 40/36

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1 4/36

27/8 ÷ 40/36 is 243/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 40/36 = 27/8 × 36/40
  3. = 27 × 36/8 × 40 = 972/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/80
  5. In mixed form: 33/80

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