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Divide 9/8 with 5/9

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 5/9

9/8 ÷ 5/9 is 81/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/8 ÷ 5/9 = 9/8 × 9/5
  3. = 9 × 9/8 × 5 = 81/40
  4. In mixed form: 21/40

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