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Divide 40/2 with 3/8

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 3/8

40/2 ÷ 3/8 is 160/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/2 ÷ 3/8 = 40/2 × 8/3
  3. = 40 × 8/2 × 3 = 320/6
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/3
  5. In mixed form: 531/3

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