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Divide 40/24 with 2/9

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/9

40/24 ÷ 2/9 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/9: 9/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/24 ÷ 2/9 = 40/24 × 9/2
  3. = 40 × 9/24 × 2 = 360/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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