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Divide 10/8 with 5/10

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 5/10

10/8 ÷ 5/10 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/10: 10/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/8 ÷ 5/10 = 10/8 × 10/5
  3. = 10 × 10/8 × 5 = 100/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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