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Divide 16/3 with 8/5

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

16/3 ÷ 8/5 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 8/5 = 16/3 × 5/8
  3. = 16 × 5/3 × 8 = 80/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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