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Divide 8/4 with 40/27

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 1 13/27

8/4 ÷ 40/27 is 27/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/27: 27/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/4 ÷ 40/27 = 8/4 × 27/40
  3. = 8 × 27/4 × 40 = 216/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  5. In mixed form: 17/20

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