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Divide 21/27 with 40/5

1st number: 21/27, 2nd number: 8 0/5

21/27 ÷ 40/5 is 7/72.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/27 ÷ 40/5 = 21/27 × 5/40
  3. = 21 × 5/27 × 40 = 105/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/72

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