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Divide 56/8 with 5/3

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 1 2/3

56/8 ÷ 5/3 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/3: 3/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 5/3 = 56/8 × 3/5
  3. = 56 × 3/8 × 5 = 168/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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