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Divide 5/3 with 8/15

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 8/15

5/3 ÷ 8/15 is 25/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/15: 15/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 8/15 = 5/3 × 15/8
  3. = 5 × 15/3 × 8 = 75/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/8
  5. In mixed form: 31/8

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