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Divide 56/40 with 4/15

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 4/15

56/40 ÷ 4/15 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/15: 15/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/40 ÷ 4/15 = 56/40 × 15/4
  3. = 56 × 15/40 × 4 = 840/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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