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Divide 9/8 with 5/20

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 5/20

9/8 ÷ 5/20 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/8 ÷ 5/20 = 9/8 × 20/5
  3. = 9 × 20/8 × 5 = 180/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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