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Divide 2/5 with 8/27

2/5 ÷ 8/27 is 27/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/27: 27/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 8/27 = 2/5 × 27/8
  3. = 2 × 27/5 × 8 = 54/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  5. In mixed form: 17/20

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