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Divide 18/3 with 40/56

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 40/56

18/3 ÷ 40/56 is 42/5.

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, 18/3 ÷ 40/56 = 18/3 × 56/40
  3. = 18 × 56/3 × 40 = 1008/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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