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Divide 18/15 with 27/40

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 27/40

18/15 ÷ 27/40 is 16/9.

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, 18/15 ÷ 27/40 = 18/15 × 40/27
  3. = 18 × 40/15 × 27 = 720/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  5. In mixed form: 17/9

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