by what number should 6 2/9 multiplied to get 40?

The situation is as follows-

6 2/9 x ........ = 40

So the other number can be got by dividing 40 by 6 2/9

That is 40 divided by 56/9

or, 40 x reciprocal of 56/9

or, 40 x 9/56

or, (40 x 9)/56

or, (5x9)/7  as 8 is common factor of 40 and 56

or, 45/7  Answer