Answers

Divide 40/24 with 81/72

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

40/24 ÷ 81/72 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 81/72: 72/81
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/24 ÷ 81/72 = 40/24 × 72/81
3. = 40 × 72/24 × 81 = 2880/1944
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
5. In mixed form: 113/27

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