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Divide 8/3 with 8/5

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

8/3 ÷ 8/5 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 8/5 = 8/3 × 5/8
  3. = 8 × 5/3 × 8 = 40/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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