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Divide 8/3 with 21/15

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 6/15

8/3 ÷ 21/15 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/15: 15/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 21/15 = 8/3 × 15/21
  3. = 8 × 15/3 × 21 = 120/63
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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