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Divide 5/40 with 8/5

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

5/40 ÷ 8/5 is 5/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/40 ÷ 8/5 = 5/40 × 5/8
  3. = 5 × 5/40 × 8 = 25/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/64

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