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Divide 40/50 with 12/27

40/50 ÷ 12/27 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/27: 27/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/50 ÷ 12/27 = 40/50 × 27/12
  3. = 40 × 27/50 × 12 = 1080/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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