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Divide 40/8 with 50/16

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 3 2/16

40/8 ÷ 50/16 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/16: 16/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 50/16 = 40/8 × 16/50
  3. = 40 × 16/8 × 50 = 640/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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