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Divide 5/9 with 12/8

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 4/8

5/9 ÷ 12/8 is 10/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/9 ÷ 12/8 = 5/9 × 8/12
  3. = 5 × 8/9 × 12 = 40/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/27

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