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Divide 56/4 with 40/5

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 8 0/5

56/4 ÷ 40/5 is 7/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/4 ÷ 40/5 = 56/4 × 5/40
  3. = 56 × 5/4 × 40 = 280/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  5. In mixed form: 13/4

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