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Divide 1/6 with 40/8

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 5 0/8

1/6 ÷ 40/8 is 1/30.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/6 ÷ 40/8 = 1/6 × 8/40
  3. = 1 × 8/6 × 40 = 8/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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