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Divide 40/15 with 3/16

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3/16

40/15 ÷ 3/16 is 128/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/16: 16/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 3/16 = 40/15 × 16/3
  3. = 40 × 16/15 × 3 = 640/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/9
  5. In mixed form: 142/9

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