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Divide 40/27 with 72/90

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 72/90

40/27 ÷ 72/90 is 50/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/90: 90/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/27 ÷ 72/90 = 40/27 × 90/72
  3. = 40 × 90/27 × 72 = 3600/1944
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/27
  5. In mixed form: 123/27

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