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Divide 40/8 with 5/16

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 5/16

40/8 ÷ 5/16 is 16/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 5/16 = 40/8 × 16/5
  3. = 40 × 16/8 × 5 = 640/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/1

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