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Divide 5/3 with 6/8

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 6/8

5/3 ÷ 6/8 is 20/9.

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, 5/3 ÷ 6/8 = 5/3 × 8/6
  3. = 5 × 8/3 × 6 = 40/18
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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