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Divide 50/8 with 2/5

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

50/8 ÷ 2/5 is 125/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/8 ÷ 2/5 = 50/8 × 5/2
  3. = 50 × 5/8 × 2 = 250/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/8
  5. In mixed form: 155/8

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