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Divide 36/27 with 5/40

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 5/40

36/27 ÷ 5/40 is 32/3.

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, 36/27 ÷ 5/40 = 36/27 × 40/5
  3. = 36 × 40/27 × 5 = 1440/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/3
  5. In mixed form: 102/3

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