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Divide 5/3 with 5/8

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

5/3 ÷ 5/8 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 5/8 = 5/3 × 8/5
  3. = 5 × 8/3 × 5 = 40/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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