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Divide 27/14 with 40/42

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 40/42

27/14 ÷ 40/42 is 81/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/14 ÷ 40/42 = 27/14 × 42/40
  3. = 27 × 42/14 × 40 = 1134/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
  5. In mixed form: 21/40

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