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Divide 27/8 with 45/56

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 45/56

27/8 ÷ 45/56 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/56: 56/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 45/56 = 27/8 × 56/45
  3. = 27 × 56/8 × 45 = 1512/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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