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Divide 2/40 with 72/27

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 18/27

2/40 ÷ 72/27 is 3/160.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/27: 27/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 2/40 ÷ 72/27 = 2/40 × 27/72
3. = 2 × 27/40 × 72 = 54/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/160

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