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Divide 10/5 with 9/8

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1 1/8

10/5 ÷ 9/8 is 16/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/5 ÷ 9/8 = 10/5 × 8/9
  3. = 10 × 8/5 × 9 = 80/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  5. In mixed form: 17/9

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