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Divide 40/56 with 5/9

40/56 ÷ 5/9 is 9/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/56 ÷ 5/9 = 40/56 × 9/5
3. = 40 × 9/56 × 5 = 360/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
5. In mixed form: 12/7

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