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Divide 1/5 with 72/12

1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 6 0/12

1/5 ÷ 72/12 is 1/30.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/12: 12/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/5 ÷ 72/12 = 1/5 × 12/72
  3. = 1 × 12/5 × 72 = 12/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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