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Divide 21/8 with 40/45

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 40/45

21/8 ÷ 40/45 is 189/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/45: 45/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 40/45 = 21/8 × 45/40
  3. = 21 × 45/8 × 40 = 945/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/64
  5. In mixed form: 261/64

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