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Divide 8/5 with 3/12

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 3/12

8/5 ÷ 3/12 is 32/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/12: 12/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 3/12 = 8/5 × 12/3
  3. = 8 × 12/5 × 3 = 96/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
  5. In mixed form: 62/5

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