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Divide 7/4 with 5/8

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 5/8

7/4 ÷ 5/8 is 14/5.

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, 7/4 ÷ 5/8 = 7/4 × 8/5
  3. = 7 × 8/4 × 5 = 56/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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