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Divide 15/9 with 7/8

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 7/8

15/9 ÷ 7/8 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/8: 8/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/9 ÷ 7/8 = 15/9 × 8/7
  3. = 15 × 8/9 × 7 = 120/63
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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