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Divide 40/16 with 36/9

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 4 0/9

40/16 ÷ 36/9 is 5/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/9: 9/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/16 ÷ 36/9 = 40/16 × 9/36
3. = 40 × 9/16 × 36 = 360/576
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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