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Divide 8/27 with 40/5

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 8 0/5

8/27 ÷ 40/5 is 1/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/27 ÷ 40/5 = 8/27 × 5/40
  3. = 8 × 5/27 × 40 = 40/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/27

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