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Divide 8/7 with 2/10

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 2/10

8/7 ÷ 2/10 is 40/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/10: 10/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/7 ÷ 2/10 = 8/7 × 10/2
  3. = 8 × 10/7 × 2 = 80/14
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
  5. In mixed form: 55/7

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