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Divide 40/27 with 20/42

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 20/42

40/27 ÷ 20/42 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/27 ÷ 20/42 = 40/27 × 42/20
3. = 40 × 42/27 × 20 = 1680/540
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
5. In mixed form: 31/9

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