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Divide 1/2 with 40/5

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

1/2 ÷ 40/5 is 1/16.

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, 1/2 ÷ 40/5 = 1/2 × 5/40
  3. = 1 × 5/2 × 40 = 5/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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