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Divide 40/8 with 8/4

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

40/8 ÷ 8/4 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/4: 4/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 8/4 = 40/8 × 4/8
  3. = 40 × 4/8 × 8 = 160/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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