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Divide 40/16 with 3/27

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 3/27

40/16 ÷ 3/27 is 45/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/27: 27/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/16 ÷ 3/27 = 40/16 × 27/3
  3. = 40 × 27/16 × 3 = 1080/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/2
  5. In mixed form: 221/2

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