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Divide 50/9 with 15/40

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 15/40

50/9 ÷ 15/40 is 400/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/40: 40/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/9 ÷ 15/40 = 50/9 × 40/15
  3. = 50 × 40/9 × 15 = 2000/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/27
  5. In mixed form: 1422/27

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