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Divide 54/15 with 27/40

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 27/40

54/15 ÷ 27/40 is 16/3.

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, 54/15 ÷ 27/40 = 54/15 × 40/27
  3. = 54 × 40/15 × 27 = 2160/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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