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Divide 15/5 with 27/56

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 27/56

15/5 ÷ 27/56 is 56/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/56: 56/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/5 ÷ 27/56 = 15/5 × 56/27
  3. = 15 × 56/5 × 27 = 840/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/9
  5. In mixed form: 62/9

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