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Divide 10/2 with 40/5

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

10/2 ÷ 40/5 is 5/8.

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, 10/2 ÷ 40/5 = 10/2 × 5/40
3. = 10 × 5/2 × 40 = 50/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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