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Divide 50/40 with 27/36

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 27/36

50/40 ÷ 27/36 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/36: 36/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 27/36 = 50/40 × 36/27
  3. = 50 × 36/40 × 27 = 1800/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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