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Divide 8/3 with 1/5

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

8/3 ÷ 1/5 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/5: 5/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 1/5 = 8/3 × 5/1
  3. = 8 × 5/3 × 1 = 40/3
  4. In mixed form: 131/3

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