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Divide 40/15 with 3/8

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3/8

40/15 ÷ 3/8 is 64/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 3/8 = 40/15 × 8/3
  3. = 40 × 8/15 × 3 = 320/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/9
  5. In mixed form: 71/9

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