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Divide 15/3 with 16/8

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2 0/8

15/3 ÷ 16/8 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/8: 8/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/3 ÷ 16/8 = 15/3 × 8/16
  3. = 15 × 8/3 × 16 = 120/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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