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Divide 40/15 with 5/32

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 5/32

40/15 ÷ 5/32 is 256/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/32: 32/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 5/32 = 40/15 × 32/5
  3. = 40 × 32/15 × 5 = 1280/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 256/15
  5. In mixed form: 171/15

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