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Divide 40/12 with 27/21

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 6/21

40/12 ÷ 27/21 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/21: 21/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 27/21 = 40/12 × 21/27
  3. = 40 × 21/12 × 27 = 840/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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