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Divide 8/6 with 5/7

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 5/7

8/6 ÷ 5/7 is 28/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/6 ÷ 5/7 = 8/6 × 7/5
  3. = 8 × 7/6 × 5 = 56/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
  5. In mixed form: 113/15

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