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Divide 5/3 with 8/5

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 3/5

5/3 ÷ 8/5 is 25/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 8/5 = 5/3 × 5/8
  3. = 5 × 5/3 × 8 = 25/24
  4. In mixed form: 11/24

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