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Divide 5/2 with 6/8

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/8

5/2 ÷ 6/8 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/8: 8/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 6/8 = 5/2 × 8/6
  3. = 5 × 8/2 × 6 = 40/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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