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Divide 1/40 with 27/12

1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 2 3/12

1/40 ÷ 27/12 is 1/90.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/12: 12/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/40 ÷ 27/12 = 1/40 × 12/27
  3. = 1 × 12/40 × 27 = 12/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/90

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