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Divide 40/14 with 27/21

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 1 6/21

40/14 ÷ 27/21 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/21: 21/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 27/21 = 40/14 × 21/27
  3. = 40 × 21/14 × 27 = 840/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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