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Divide 40/9 with 4/8

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 4/8

40/9 ÷ 4/8 is 80/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/8: 8/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 4/8 = 40/9 × 8/4
  3. = 40 × 8/9 × 4 = 320/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
  5. In mixed form: 88/9

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