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Divide 7/40 with 27/5

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

7/40 ÷ 27/5 is 7/216.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/5: 5/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/40 ÷ 27/5 = 7/40 × 5/27
  3. = 7 × 5/40 × 27 = 35/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/216

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