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Divide 56/3 with 40/49

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 40/49

56/3 ÷ 40/49 is 343/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/49: 49/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 40/49 = 56/3 × 49/40
  3. = 56 × 49/3 × 40 = 2744/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/15
  5. In mixed form: 2213/15

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