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Divide 56/9 with 21/8

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 2 5/8

56/9 ÷ 21/8 is 64/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 21/8 = 56/9 × 8/21
  3. = 56 × 8/9 × 21 = 448/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/27
  5. In mixed form: 210/27

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