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Divide 40/27 with 5/4

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 1 1/4

40/27 ÷ 5/4 is 32/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/4: 4/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/27 ÷ 5/4 = 40/27 × 4/5
  3. = 40 × 4/27 × 5 = 160/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
  5. In mixed form: 15/27

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