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Divide 40/6 with 27/7

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 3 6/7

40/6 ÷ 27/7 is 140/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/7: 7/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 27/7 = 40/6 × 7/27
  3. = 40 × 7/6 × 27 = 280/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/81
  5. In mixed form: 159/81

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