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Divide 40/16 with 15/8

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

40/16 ÷ 15/8 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/16 ÷ 15/8 = 40/16 × 8/15
3. = 40 × 8/16 × 15 = 320/240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
5. In mixed form: 11/3

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