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Divide 21/18 with 27/40

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 27/40

21/18 ÷ 27/40 is 140/81.

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, 21/18 ÷ 27/40 = 21/18 × 40/27
  3. = 21 × 40/18 × 27 = 840/486
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/81
  5. In mixed form: 159/81

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