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Divide 40/28 with 5/16

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 5/16

40/28 ÷ 5/16 is 32/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 5/16 = 40/28 × 16/5
  3. = 40 × 16/28 × 5 = 640/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
  5. In mixed form: 44/7

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