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Divide 72/9 with 5/8

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 5/8

72/9 ÷ 5/8 is 64/5.

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, 72/9 ÷ 5/8 = 72/9 × 8/5
  3. = 72 × 8/9 × 5 = 576/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/5
  5. In mixed form: 124/5

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