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Divide 10/6 with 5/8

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 5/8

10/6 ÷ 5/8 is 8/3.

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, 10/6 ÷ 5/8 = 10/6 × 8/5
  3. = 10 × 8/6 × 5 = 80/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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