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Divide 27/8 with 5/20

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 5/20

27/8 ÷ 5/20 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 5/20 = 27/8 × 20/5
  3. = 27 × 20/8 × 5 = 540/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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