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Divide 40/5 with 56/16

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

40/5 ÷ 56/16 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/16: 16/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/5 ÷ 56/16 = 40/5 × 16/56
3. = 40 × 16/5 × 56 = 640/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
5. In mixed form: 22/7

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