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Divide 2/5 with 8/7

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

2/5 ÷ 8/7 is 7/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 2/5 ÷ 8/7 = 2/5 × 7/8
3. = 2 × 7/5 × 8 = 14/40
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20

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