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Divide 5/3 with 7/9

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 7/9

5/3 ÷ 7/9 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/9: 9/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 7/9 = 5/3 × 9/7
  3. = 5 × 9/3 × 7 = 45/21
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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