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Divide 5/3 with 40/15

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 10/15

5/3 ÷ 40/15 is 5/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 40/15 = 5/3 × 15/40
  3. = 5 × 15/3 × 40 = 75/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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