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Divide 40/6 with 27/5

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5 2/5

40/6 ÷ 27/5 is 100/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/5: 5/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 27/5 = 40/6 × 5/27
  3. = 40 × 5/6 × 27 = 200/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/81
  5. In mixed form: 119/81

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