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Divide 40/12 with 27/54

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 27/54

40/12 ÷ 27/54 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/54: 54/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 27/54 = 40/12 × 54/27
  3. = 40 × 54/12 × 27 = 2160/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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