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Divide 16/9 with 56/40

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 16/40

16/9 ÷ 56/40 is 80/63.

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, 16/9 ÷ 56/40 = 16/9 × 40/56
  3. = 16 × 40/9 × 56 = 640/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/63
  5. In mixed form: 117/63

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