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Divide 5/2 with 5/27

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 5/27

5/2 ÷ 5/27 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/27: 27/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 5/27 = 5/2 × 27/5
  3. = 5 × 27/2 × 5 = 135/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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