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Divide 40/15 with 16/49

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 16/49

40/15 ÷ 16/49 is 49/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/49: 49/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 16/49 = 40/15 × 49/16
  3. = 40 × 49/15 × 16 = 1960/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/6
  5. In mixed form: 81/6

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