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Divide 7/4 with 16/40

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 16/40

7/4 ÷ 16/40 is 35/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/40: 40/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/4 ÷ 16/40 = 7/4 × 40/16
  3. = 7 × 40/4 × 16 = 280/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
  5. In mixed form: 43/8

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