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Divide 40/8 with 70/27

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2 16/27

40/8 ÷ 70/27 is 27/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/27: 27/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 70/27 = 40/8 × 27/70
  3. = 40 × 27/8 × 70 = 1080/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
  5. In mixed form: 113/14

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