solve 5x/9< 8 as a mixed number

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To solve the inequality 5x/9 < 8, we can follow these steps:

1. Multiply both sides of the inequality by 9 to eliminate the fraction:
9 * (5x/9) < 9 * 8
5x < 72

2. Divide both sides of the inequality by 5 to solve for x:
(5x)/5 < 72/5
x < 14.4

As a mixed number, x would be expressed as 14 2/5.