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Divide 20/9 with 8/9

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

20/9 ÷ 8/9 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/9: 9/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/9 ÷ 8/9 = 20/9 × 9/8
  3. = 20 × 9/9 × 8 = 180/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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