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Divide 40/8 with 50/15

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 3 5/15

40/8 ÷ 50/15 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/15: 15/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 50/15 = 40/8 × 15/50
  3. = 40 × 15/8 × 50 = 600/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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