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Divide 1/16 with 40/5

1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 8 0/5

1/16 ÷ 40/5 is 1/128.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/16 ÷ 40/5 = 1/16 × 5/40
  3. = 1 × 5/16 × 40 = 5/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/128

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