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Divide 8/5 with 16/20

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 16/20

8/5 ÷ 16/20 is 2/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/20: 20/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 16/20 = 8/5 × 20/16
  3. = 8 × 20/5 × 16 = 160/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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