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Divide 8/3 with 5/6

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/6

8/3 ÷ 5/6 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/6: 6/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 5/6 = 8/3 × 6/5
  3. = 8 × 6/3 × 5 = 48/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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