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Divide 60/5 with 27/40

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 27/40

60/5 ÷ 27/40 is 160/9.

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, 60/5 ÷ 27/40 = 60/5 × 40/27
  3. = 60 × 40/5 × 27 = 2400/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/9
  5. In mixed form: 177/9

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