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Divide 54/7 with 40/81

1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 40/81

54/7 ÷ 40/81 is 2187/140.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/81: 81/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/7 ÷ 40/81 = 54/7 × 81/40
  3. = 54 × 81/7 × 40 = 4374/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2187/140
  5. In mixed form: 1587/140

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