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Divide 56/9 with 2/40

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

56/9 ÷ 2/40 is 1120/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/40: 40/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 2/40 = 56/9 × 40/2
  3. = 56 × 40/9 × 2 = 2240/18
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1120/9
  5. In mixed form: 1244/9

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