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Divide 2/5 with 16/7

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 2 2/7

2/5 ÷ 16/7 is 7/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/7: 7/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 16/7 = 2/5 × 7/16
  3. = 2 × 7/5 × 16 = 14/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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