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Divide 40/24 with 2/7

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/7

40/24 ÷ 2/7 is 35/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/24 ÷ 2/7 = 40/24 × 7/2
  3. = 40 × 7/24 × 2 = 280/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  5. In mixed form: 55/6

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