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Divide 8/5 with 2/7

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 2/7

8/5 ÷ 2/7 is 28/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 2/7 = 8/5 × 7/2
  3. = 8 × 7/5 × 2 = 56/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
  5. In mixed form: 53/5

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