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Divide 40/7 with 27/8

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 3 3/8

40/7 ÷ 27/8 is 320/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/8: 8/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 27/8 = 40/7 × 8/27
  3. = 40 × 8/7 × 27 = 320/189
  4. In mixed form: 1131/189

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