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Divide 5/2 with 8/6

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 2/6

5/2 ÷ 8/6 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/6: 6/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 8/6 = 5/2 × 6/8
  3. = 5 × 6/2 × 8 = 30/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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