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Divide 40/30 with 16/40

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 16/40

40/30 ÷ 16/40 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/40: 40/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/30 ÷ 16/40 = 40/30 × 40/16
  3. = 40 × 40/30 × 16 = 1600/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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