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Divide 40/14 with 5/7

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 5/7

40/14 ÷ 5/7 is 4/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 5/7 = 40/14 × 7/5
  3. = 40 × 7/14 × 5 = 280/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1

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