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Divide 27/8 with 1/5

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

27/8 ÷ 1/5 is 135/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/5: 5/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 1/5 = 27/8 × 5/1
  3. = 27 × 5/8 × 1 = 135/8
  4. In mixed form: 167/8

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