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Divide 40/32 with 20/27

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 20/27

40/32 ÷ 20/27 is 27/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/27: 27/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/32 ÷ 20/27 = 40/32 × 27/20
  3. = 40 × 27/32 × 20 = 1080/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
  5. In mixed form: 111/16

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