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Divide 56/3 with 40/6

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 6 4/6

56/3 ÷ 40/6 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/6: 6/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 40/6 = 56/3 × 6/40
  3. = 56 × 6/3 × 40 = 336/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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