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Divide 40/6 with 3/8

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 3/8

40/6 ÷ 3/8 is 160/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 3/8 = 40/6 × 8/3
  3. = 40 × 8/6 × 3 = 320/18
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/9
  5. In mixed form: 177/9

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