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Divide 72/27 with 20/9

1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 2 2/9

72/27 ÷ 20/9 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/9: 9/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/27 ÷ 20/9 = 72/27 × 9/20
  3. = 72 × 9/27 × 20 = 648/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
  5. In mixed form: 11/5

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