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Divide 81/7 with 40/56

1st number: 11 4/7, 2nd number: 40/56

81/7 ÷ 40/56 is 81/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/56: 56/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 81/7 ÷ 40/56 = 81/7 × 56/40
  3. = 81 × 56/7 × 40 = 4536/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/5
  5. In mixed form: 161/5

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