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Divide 16/40 with 8/4

1^st number: 16/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

16/40 ÷ 8/4 is 1/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/4: 4/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/40 ÷ 8/4 = 16/40 × 4/8
3. = 16 × 4/40 × 8 = 64/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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