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Divide 40/7 with 1/8

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 1/8

40/7 ÷ 1/8 is 320/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/8: 8/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 1/8 = 40/7 × 8/1
  3. = 40 × 8/7 × 1 = 320/7
  4. In mixed form: 455/7

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