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Divide 40/36 with 27/36

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 27/36

40/36 ÷ 27/36 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/36: 36/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 27/36 = 40/36 × 36/27
  3. = 40 × 36/36 × 27 = 1440/972
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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