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Divide 10/15 with 40/5

1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 8 0/5

10/15 ÷ 40/5 is 1/12.

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, 10/15 ÷ 40/5 = 10/15 × 5/40
  3. = 10 × 5/15 × 40 = 50/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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