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Divide 72/21 with 27/5

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 5 2/5

72/21 ÷ 27/5 is 40/63.

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, 72/21 ÷ 27/5 = 72/21 × 5/27
  3. = 72 × 5/21 × 27 = 360/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/63

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