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Divide 40/48 with 27/72

40/48 ÷ 27/72 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/72: 72/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/48 ÷ 27/72 = 40/48 × 72/27
  3. = 40 × 72/48 × 27 = 2880/1296
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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