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Divide 40/56 with 5/3

1^st number: 40/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/3

40/56 ÷ 5/3 is 3/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/3: 3/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/56 ÷ 5/3 = 40/56 × 3/5
3. = 40 × 3/56 × 5 = 120/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7

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