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Divide 40/72 with 27/72

40/72 ÷ 27/72 is 40/27.

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, 40/72 ÷ 27/72 = 40/72 × 72/27
3. = 40 × 72/72 × 27 = 2880/1944
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
5. In mixed form: 113/27

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