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Divide 16/40 with 8/3

1st number: 16/40, 2nd number: 2 2/3

16/40 ÷ 8/3 is 3/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/3: 3/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/40 ÷ 8/3 = 16/40 × 3/8
  3. = 16 × 3/40 × 8 = 48/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20

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