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Divide 1/5 with 3/40

1/5 ÷ 3/40 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/40: 40/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/5 ÷ 3/40 = 1/5 × 40/3
  3. = 1 × 40/5 × 3 = 40/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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