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Divide 40/24 with 2/40

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/40

40/24 ÷ 2/40 is 100/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/40: 40/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/24 ÷ 2/40 = 40/24 × 40/2
  3. = 40 × 40/24 × 2 = 1600/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/3
  5. In mixed form: 331/3

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