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Divide 12/2 with 5/8

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 5/8

12/2 ÷ 5/8 is 48/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/2 ÷ 5/8 = 12/2 × 8/5
  3. = 12 × 8/2 × 5 = 96/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
  5. In mixed form: 93/5

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