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Divide 56/9 with 40/8

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 5 0/8

56/9 ÷ 40/8 is 56/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 40/8 = 56/9 × 8/40
  3. = 56 × 8/9 × 40 = 448/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/45
  5. In mixed form: 111/45

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