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Divide 80/40 with 27/72

1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 27/72

80/40 ÷ 27/72 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/72: 72/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/40 ÷ 27/72 = 80/40 × 72/27
  3. = 80 × 72/40 × 27 = 5760/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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