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Divide 40/8 with 1/3

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

40/8 ÷ 1/3 is 15/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/3: 3/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 1/3 = 40/8 × 3/1
  3. = 40 × 3/8 × 1 = 120/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/1

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