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Divide 16/6 with 56/40

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 1 16/40

16/6 ÷ 56/40 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/6 ÷ 56/40 = 16/6 × 40/56
  3. = 16 × 40/6 × 56 = 640/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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