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Divide 56/40 with 5/9

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 5/9

56/40 ÷ 5/9 is 63/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/40 ÷ 5/9 = 56/40 × 9/5
  3. = 56 × 9/40 × 5 = 504/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/25
  5. In mixed form: 213/25

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