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Divide 15/5 with 9/8

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

15/5 ÷ 9/8 is 8/3.

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, 15/5 ÷ 9/8 = 15/5 × 8/9
  3. = 15 × 8/5 × 9 = 120/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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