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Divide 72/40 with 10/27

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 10/27

72/40 ÷ 10/27 is 243/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/27: 27/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/40 ÷ 10/27 = 72/40 × 27/10
  3. = 72 × 27/40 × 10 = 1944/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/50
  5. In mixed form: 443/50

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