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Divide 56/9 with 40/15

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 2 10/15

56/9 ÷ 40/15 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 40/15 = 56/9 × 15/40
  3. = 56 × 15/9 × 40 = 840/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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