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Divide 40/9 with 6/8

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 6/8

40/9 ÷ 6/8 is 160/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/8: 8/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 6/8 = 40/9 × 8/6
  3. = 40 × 8/9 × 6 = 320/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/27
  5. In mixed form: 525/27

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