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Divide 50/9 with 2/5

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

50/9 ÷ 2/5 is 125/9.

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, 50/9 ÷ 2/5 = 50/9 × 5/2
  3. = 50 × 5/9 × 2 = 250/18
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/9
  5. In mixed form: 138/9

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