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Divide 5/4 with 5/9

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 5/9

5/4 ÷ 5/9 is 9/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 5/9 = 5/4 × 9/5
  3. = 5 × 9/4 × 5 = 45/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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