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Divide 1/40 with 45/8

1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 5 5/8

1/40 ÷ 45/8 is 1/225.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/8: 8/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/40 ÷ 45/8 = 1/40 × 8/45
  3. = 1 × 8/40 × 45 = 8/1800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/225

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