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Divide 1/5 with 27/40

1/5 ÷ 27/40 is 8/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/5 ÷ 27/40 = 1/5 × 40/27
3. = 1 × 40/5 × 27 = 40/135
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/27

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