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Divide 40/8 with 28/27

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

40/8 ÷ 28/27 is 135/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/27: 27/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 28/27 = 40/8 × 27/28
  3. = 40 × 27/8 × 28 = 1080/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/28
  5. In mixed form: 423/28

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