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Divide 40/20 with 27/56

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 27/56

40/20 ÷ 27/56 is 112/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/56: 56/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/20 ÷ 27/56 = 40/20 × 56/27
  3. = 40 × 56/20 × 27 = 2240/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/27
  5. In mixed form: 44/27

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