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Divide 40/8 with 27/30

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 27/30

40/8 ÷ 27/30 is 50/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/30: 30/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 27/30 = 40/8 × 30/27
  3. = 40 × 30/8 × 27 = 1200/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
  5. In mixed form: 55/9

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