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Divide 56/3 with 40/7

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 5 5/7

56/3 ÷ 40/7 is 49/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 40/7 = 56/3 × 7/40
  3. = 56 × 7/3 × 40 = 392/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/15
  5. In mixed form: 34/15

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