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Divide 40/21 with 27/56

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 27/56

40/21 ÷ 27/56 is 320/81.

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, 40/21 ÷ 27/56 = 40/21 × 56/27
  3. = 40 × 56/21 × 27 = 2240/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 320/81
  5. In mixed form: 377/81

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