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Divide 40/72 with 6/27

40/72 ÷ 6/27 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/27: 27/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/72 ÷ 6/27 = 40/72 × 27/6
  3. = 40 × 27/72 × 6 = 1080/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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