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Divide 27/8 with 5/9

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 5/9

27/8 ÷ 5/9 is 243/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 5/9 = 27/8 × 9/5
  3. = 27 × 9/8 × 5 = 243/40
  4. In mixed form: 63/40

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