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Divide 8/5 with 18/50

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 18/50

8/5 ÷ 18/50 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/50: 50/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 18/50 = 8/5 × 50/18
  3. = 8 × 50/5 × 18 = 400/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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