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Divide 8/5 with 27/20

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 7/20

8/5 ÷ 27/20 is 32/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/20: 20/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 27/20 = 8/5 × 20/27
  3. = 8 × 20/5 × 27 = 160/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
  5. In mixed form: 15/27

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