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Divide 40/2 with 15/8

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 1 7/8

40/2 ÷ 15/8 is 32/3.

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, 40/2 ÷ 15/8 = 40/2 × 8/15
  3. = 40 × 8/2 × 15 = 320/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/3
  5. In mixed form: 102/3

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