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Divide 56/15 with 9/40

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 9/40

56/15 ÷ 9/40 is 448/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/40: 40/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/15 ÷ 9/40 = 56/15 × 40/9
  3. = 56 × 40/15 × 9 = 2240/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/27
  5. In mixed form: 1616/27

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