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Divide 40/15 with 16/28

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 16/28

40/15 ÷ 16/28 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/28: 28/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 16/28 = 40/15 × 28/16
  3. = 40 × 28/15 × 16 = 1120/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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