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Divide 5/40 with 2/9

5/40 ÷ 2/9 is 9/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 2/9: 9/2
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/40 ÷ 2/9 = 5/40 × 9/2
3. = 5 × 9/40 × 2 = 45/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/16

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