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Divide 40/27 with 36/40

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 36/40

40/27 ÷ 36/40 is 400/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/40: 40/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/27 ÷ 36/40 = 40/27 × 40/36
  3. = 40 × 40/27 × 36 = 1600/972
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/243
  5. In mixed form: 1157/243

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