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Divide 40/12 with 27/28

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 27/28

40/12 ÷ 27/28 is 280/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/28: 28/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 27/28 = 40/12 × 28/27
  3. = 40 × 28/12 × 27 = 1120/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/81
  5. In mixed form: 337/81

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