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Divide 5/40 with 9/4

1^st number: 5/40, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

5/40 ÷ 9/4 is 1/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 9/4: 4/9
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/40 ÷ 9/4 = 5/40 × 4/9
3. = 5 × 4/40 × 9 = 20/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18

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