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Divide 40/14 with 40/16

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 2 8/16

40/14 ÷ 40/16 is 8/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/16: 16/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 40/16 = 40/14 × 16/40
  3. = 40 × 16/14 × 40 = 640/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  5. In mixed form: 11/7

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