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Divide 45/50 with 5/40

45/50 ÷ 5/40 is 36/5.

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, 45/50 ÷ 5/40 = 45/50 × 40/5
  3. = 45 × 40/50 × 5 = 1800/250
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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