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Divide 40/18 with 8/7

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1 1/7

40/18 ÷ 8/7 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 8/7 = 40/18 × 7/8
  3. = 40 × 7/18 × 8 = 280/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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