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Divide 5/40 with 5/45

5/40 ÷ 5/45 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/45: 45/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/40 ÷ 5/45 = 5/40 × 45/5
  3. = 5 × 45/40 × 5 = 225/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  5. In mixed form: 11/8

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