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Divide 5/3 with 5/40

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 5/40

5/3 ÷ 5/40 is 40/3.

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, 5/3 ÷ 5/40 = 5/3 × 40/5
  3. = 5 × 40/3 × 5 = 200/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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