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Divide 45/12 with 40/27

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 1 13/27

45/12 ÷ 40/27 is 81/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/27: 27/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/12 ÷ 40/27 = 45/12 × 27/40
  3. = 45 × 27/12 × 40 = 1215/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/32
  5. In mixed form: 217/32

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