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Divide 56/2 with 40/5

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 8 0/5

56/2 ÷ 40/5 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/2 ÷ 40/5 = 56/2 × 5/40
  3. = 56 × 5/2 × 40 = 280/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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