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Divide 72/40 with 27/63

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 27/63

72/40 ÷ 27/63 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 27/63: 63/27
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 27/63 = 72/40 × 63/27
3. = 72 × 63/40 × 27 = 4536/1080
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
5. In mixed form: 41/5

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