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Divide 24/8 with 2/5

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

24/8 ÷ 2/5 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/8 ÷ 2/5 = 24/8 × 5/2
  3. = 24 × 5/8 × 2 = 120/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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