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Divide 40/7 with 27/60

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 27/60

40/7 ÷ 27/60 is 800/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/60: 60/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 27/60 = 40/7 × 60/27
  3. = 40 × 60/7 × 27 = 2400/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 800/63
  5. In mixed form: 1244/63

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