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Divide 40/9 with 40/7

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 5 5/7

40/9 ÷ 40/7 is 7/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 40/7 = 40/9 × 7/40
  3. = 40 × 7/9 × 40 = 280/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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