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Divide 21/7 with 40/8

1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 5 0/8

21/7 ÷ 40/8 is 3/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/7 ÷ 40/8 = 21/7 × 8/40
  3. = 21 × 8/7 × 40 = 168/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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