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Divide 40/9 with 2/56

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2/56

40/9 ÷ 2/56 is 1120/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/56: 56/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 2/56 = 40/9 × 56/2
  3. = 40 × 56/9 × 2 = 2240/18
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1120/9
  5. In mixed form: 1244/9

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