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Divide 40/7 with 16/27

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 16/27

40/7 ÷ 16/27 is 135/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/27: 27/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 16/27 = 40/7 × 27/16
  3. = 40 × 27/7 × 16 = 1080/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/14
  5. In mixed form: 99/14

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