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Divide 1/40 with 9/8

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

1/40 ÷ 9/8 is 1/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/40 ÷ 9/8 = 1/40 × 8/9
  3. = 1 × 8/40 × 9 = 8/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/45

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