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Divide 40/27 with 56/50

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 1 6/50

40/27 ÷ 56/50 is 250/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/50: 50/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/27 ÷ 56/50 = 40/27 × 50/56
  3. = 40 × 50/27 × 56 = 2000/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/189
  5. In mixed form: 161/189

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