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Divide 40/16 with 27/18

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 1 9/18

40/16 ÷ 27/18 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/18: 18/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/16 ÷ 27/18 = 40/16 × 18/27
  3. = 40 × 18/16 × 27 = 720/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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