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Divide 42/45 with 27/40

42/45 ÷ 27/40 is 112/81.

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, 42/45 ÷ 27/40 = 42/45 × 40/27
  3. = 42 × 40/45 × 27 = 1680/1215
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/81
  5. In mixed form: 131/81

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