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Divide 40/9 with 5/40

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 5/40

40/9 ÷ 5/40 is 320/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 5/40 = 40/9 × 40/5
  3. = 40 × 40/9 × 5 = 1600/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 320/9
  5. In mixed form: 355/9

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