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Divide 16/9 with 3/40

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 3/40

16/9 ÷ 3/40 is 640/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/40: 40/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/9 ÷ 3/40 = 16/9 × 40/3
  3. = 16 × 40/9 × 3 = 640/27
  4. In mixed form: 2319/27

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