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Divide 8/5 with 21/27

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 21/27

8/5 ÷ 21/27 is 72/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/27: 27/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 21/27 = 8/5 × 27/21
  3. = 8 × 27/5 × 21 = 216/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
  5. In mixed form: 22/35

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