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Divide 40/15 with 8/56

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 8/56

40/15 ÷ 8/56 is 56/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/56: 56/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 8/56 = 40/15 × 56/8
  3. = 40 × 56/15 × 8 = 2240/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/3
  5. In mixed form: 182/3

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