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Divide 1/3 with 8/5

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

1/3 ÷ 8/5 is 5/24.

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, 1/3 ÷ 8/5 = 1/3 × 5/8
  3. = 1 × 5/3 × 8 = 5/24

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