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Divide 40/27 with 8/7

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 1 1/7

40/27 ÷ 8/7 is 35/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/27 ÷ 8/7 = 40/27 × 7/8
  3. = 40 × 7/27 × 8 = 280/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
  5. In mixed form: 18/27

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