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Divide 56/3 with 40/50

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 40/50

56/3 ÷ 40/50 is 70/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/50: 50/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 40/50 = 56/3 × 50/40
  3. = 56 × 50/3 × 40 = 2800/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/3
  5. In mixed form: 231/3

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