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Divide 56/3 with 15/40

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 15/40

56/3 ÷ 15/40 is 448/9.

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, 56/3 ÷ 15/40 = 56/3 × 40/15
  3. = 56 × 40/3 × 15 = 2240/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/9
  5. In mixed form: 497/9

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