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Divide 50/3 with 15/8

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1 7/8

50/3 ÷ 15/8 is 80/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/3 ÷ 15/8 = 50/3 × 8/15
  3. = 50 × 8/3 × 15 = 400/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
  5. In mixed form: 88/9

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