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Divide 8/7 with 27/40

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 27/40

8/7 ÷ 27/40 is 320/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/7 ÷ 27/40 = 8/7 × 40/27
  3. = 8 × 40/7 × 27 = 320/189
  4. In mixed form: 1131/189

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