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Divide 8/6 with 5/8

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 5/8

8/6 ÷ 5/8 is 32/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/6 ÷ 5/8 = 8/6 × 8/5
  3. = 8 × 8/6 × 5 = 64/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
  5. In mixed form: 22/15

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