What is 8/10 divided by 1 5/6

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Convert mixed number 1 5/6 to an improper number; 
= 1 5/6 = 1 x 6 + 5/ 6 
= 6 + 5/6 
= 11/6
Divide 8/10 and 11/6. To divide them, get the reciprocal value of 11/6; 6/11.
= 8/10 x 6/11
= 48/110 
= 2  (24) /2 (55) 
= 24/55 or ≅ 0.436