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Divide 40/5 with 6/40

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 6/40

40/5 ÷ 6/40 is 160/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/40: 40/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 6/40 = 40/5 × 40/6
  3. = 40 × 40/5 × 6 = 1600/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/3
  5. In mixed form: 531/3

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