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Divide 9/5 with 5/40

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 5/40

9/5 ÷ 5/40 is 72/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/5 ÷ 5/40 = 9/5 × 40/5
  3. = 9 × 40/5 × 5 = 360/25
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/5
  5. In mixed form: 142/5

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