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Divide 36/27 with 2/5

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 2/5

36/27 ÷ 2/5 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/27 ÷ 2/5 = 36/27 × 5/2
  3. = 36 × 5/27 × 2 = 180/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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