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Divide 45/8 with 40/21

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1 19/21

45/8 ÷ 40/21 is 189/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/21: 21/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/8 ÷ 40/21 = 45/8 × 21/40
  3. = 45 × 21/8 × 40 = 945/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/64
  5. In mixed form: 261/64

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