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Divide 5/9 with 72/8

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 9 0/8

5/9 ÷ 72/8 is 5/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/8: 8/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/9 ÷ 72/8 = 5/9 × 8/72
  3. = 5 × 8/9 × 72 = 40/648
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/81

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