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Divide 56/15 with 8/5

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 1 3/5

56/15 ÷ 8/5 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/15 ÷ 8/5 = 56/15 × 5/8
  3. = 56 × 5/15 × 8 = 280/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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