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Divide 56/3 with 27/40

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 27/40

56/3 ÷ 27/40 is 2240/81.

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, 56/3 ÷ 27/40 = 56/3 × 40/27
  3. = 56 × 40/3 × 27 = 2240/81
  4. In mixed form: 2753/81

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