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Divide 40/6 with 27/40

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 27/40

40/6 ÷ 27/40 is 800/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 27/40 = 40/6 × 40/27
  3. = 40 × 40/6 × 27 = 1600/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 800/81
  5. In mixed form: 971/81

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