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Divide 5/3 with 72/80

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 72/80

5/3 ÷ 72/80 is 50/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/80: 80/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 72/80 = 5/3 × 80/72
  3. = 5 × 80/3 × 72 = 400/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/27
  5. In mixed form: 123/27

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