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Divide 16/7 with 40/56

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 40/56

16/7 ÷ 40/56 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/56: 56/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/7 ÷ 40/56 = 16/7 × 56/40
3. = 16 × 56/7 × 40 = 896/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
5. In mixed form: 31/5

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