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Divide 4/10 with 56/40

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

4/10 ÷ 56/40 is 2/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 4/10 ÷ 56/40 = 4/10 × 40/56
3. = 4 × 40/10 × 56 = 160/560
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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