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Divide 40/24 with 2/3

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/3

40/24 ÷ 2/3 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/3: 3/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/24 ÷ 2/3 = 40/24 × 3/2
  3. = 40 × 3/24 × 2 = 120/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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