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Divide 5/3 with 16/40

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 16/40

5/3 ÷ 16/40 is 25/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/40: 40/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 16/40 = 5/3 × 40/16
  3. = 5 × 40/3 × 16 = 200/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
  5. In mixed form: 41/6

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