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Divide 56/8 with 21/40

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 21/40

56/8 ÷ 21/40 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/8 ÷ 21/40 = 56/8 × 40/21
3. = 56 × 40/8 × 21 = 2240/168
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
5. In mixed form: 131/3

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