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Divide 6/40 with 8/72

6/40 ÷ 8/72 is 27/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/72: 72/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 6/40 ÷ 8/72 = 6/40 × 72/8
  3. = 6 × 72/40 × 8 = 432/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  5. In mixed form: 17/20

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