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Divide 5/8 with 15/9

1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 1 6/9

5/8 ÷ 15/9 is 3/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/9: 9/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/8 ÷ 15/9 = 5/8 × 9/15
  3. = 5 × 9/8 × 15 = 45/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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