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Divide 56/8 with 40/5

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

56/8 ÷ 40/5 is 7/8.

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, 56/8 ÷ 40/5 = 56/8 × 5/40
3. = 56 × 5/8 × 40 = 280/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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