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Divide 56/9 with 12/40

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 12/40

56/9 ÷ 12/40 is 560/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/40: 40/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 12/40 = 56/9 × 40/12
  3. = 56 × 40/9 × 12 = 2240/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 560/27
  5. In mixed form: 2020/27

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