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Divide 40/27 with 18/16

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 1 2/16

40/27 ÷ 18/16 is 320/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/16: 16/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/27 ÷ 18/16 = 40/27 × 16/18
  3. = 40 × 16/27 × 18 = 640/486
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 320/243
  5. In mixed form: 177/243

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