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Divide 27/8 with 5/7

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 5/7

27/8 ÷ 5/7 is 189/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 5/7 = 27/8 × 7/5
  3. = 27 × 7/8 × 5 = 189/40
  4. In mixed form: 429/40

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