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Divide 40/9 with 5/14

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 5/14

40/9 ÷ 5/14 is 112/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/14: 14/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 5/14 = 40/9 × 14/5
  3. = 40 × 14/9 × 5 = 560/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/9
  5. In mixed form: 124/9

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