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Divide 56/12 with 40/27

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 13/27

56/12 ÷ 40/27 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/27: 27/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 40/27 = 56/12 × 27/40
  3. = 56 × 27/12 × 40 = 1512/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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