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Divide 2/5 with 5/40

2/5 ÷ 5/40 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 2/5 ÷ 5/40 = 2/5 × 40/5
  3. = 2 × 40/5 × 5 = 80/25
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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