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Divide 8/5 with 2/6

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 2/6

8/5 ÷ 2/6 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/6: 6/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 2/6 = 8/5 × 6/2
  3. = 8 × 6/5 × 2 = 48/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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