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Divide 12/8 with 16/20

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 16/20

12/8 ÷ 16/20 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/20: 20/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 16/20 = 12/8 × 20/16
  3. = 12 × 20/8 × 16 = 240/128
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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