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Divide 16/3 with 8/40

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 8/40

16/3 ÷ 8/40 is 80/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/40: 40/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 8/40 = 16/3 × 40/8
  3. = 16 × 40/3 × 8 = 640/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/3
  5. In mixed form: 262/3

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