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Divide 8/5 with 5/8

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 5/8

8/5 ÷ 5/8 is 64/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 5/8 = 8/5 × 8/5
  3. = 8 × 8/5 × 5 = 64/25
  4. In mixed form: 214/25

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