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Divide 2/5 with 9/8

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

2/5 ÷ 9/8 is 16/45.

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, 2/5 ÷ 9/8 = 2/5 × 8/9
  3. = 2 × 8/5 × 9 = 16/45

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