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Divide 27/20 with 40/42

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 40/42

27/20 ÷ 40/42 is 567/400.

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, 27/20 ÷ 40/42 = 27/20 × 42/40
  3. = 27 × 42/20 × 40 = 1134/800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/400
  5. In mixed form: 1167/400

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