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Divide 40/5 with 35/8

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 4 3/8

40/5 ÷ 35/8 is 64/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 35/8: 8/35
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 35/8 = 40/5 × 8/35
  3. = 40 × 8/5 × 35 = 320/175
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/35
  5. In mixed form: 129/35

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