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Divide 40/3 with 2/5

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 2/5

40/3 ÷ 2/5 is 100/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 2/5 = 40/3 × 5/2
  3. = 40 × 5/3 × 2 = 200/6
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/3
  5. In mixed form: 331/3

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