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Divide 56/3 with 5/8

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 5/8

56/3 ÷ 5/8 is 448/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 5/8 = 56/3 × 8/5
  3. = 56 × 8/3 × 5 = 448/15
  4. In mixed form: 2913/15

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