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Divide 36/27 with 8/40

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 8/40

36/27 ÷ 8/40 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/40: 40/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/27 ÷ 8/40 = 36/27 × 40/8
  3. = 36 × 40/27 × 8 = 1440/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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