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Divide 5/3 with 54/56

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 54/56

5/3 ÷ 54/56 is 140/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/56: 56/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 54/56 = 5/3 × 56/54
  3. = 5 × 56/3 × 54 = 280/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/81
  5. In mixed form: 159/81

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