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Divide 72/3 with 27/20

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 1 7/20

72/3 ÷ 27/20 is 160/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/20: 20/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 27/20 = 72/3 × 20/27
  3. = 72 × 20/3 × 27 = 1440/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/9
  5. In mixed form: 177/9

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