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Divide 70/8 with 2/5

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

70/8 ÷ 2/5 is 175/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/8 ÷ 2/5 = 70/8 × 5/2
  3. = 70 × 5/8 × 2 = 350/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/8
  5. In mixed form: 217/8

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