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Divide 40/8 with 40/9

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 4 4/9

40/8 ÷ 40/9 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 40/9 = 40/8 × 9/40
  3. = 40 × 9/8 × 40 = 360/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  5. In mixed form: 11/8

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