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Divide 40/5 with 21/7

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 3 0/7

40/5 ÷ 21/7 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/7: 7/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 21/7 = 40/5 × 7/21
  3. = 40 × 7/5 × 21 = 280/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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