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Divide 8/2 with 5/9

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 5/9

8/2 ÷ 5/9 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/2 ÷ 5/9 = 8/2 × 9/5
  3. = 8 × 9/2 × 5 = 72/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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