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Divide 50/45 with 27/40

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 27/40

50/45 ÷ 27/40 is 400/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/45 ÷ 27/40 = 50/45 × 40/27
  3. = 50 × 40/45 × 27 = 2000/1215
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/243
  5. In mixed form: 1157/243

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