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Divide 40/27 with 2/12

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 2/12

40/27 ÷ 2/12 is 80/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/12: 12/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/27 ÷ 2/12 = 40/27 × 12/2
  3. = 40 × 12/27 × 2 = 480/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
  5. In mixed form: 88/9

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