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Divide 1/6 with 5/12

1/6 ÷ 5/12 is 2/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/6 ÷ 5/12 = 1/6 × 12/5
  3. = 1 × 12/6 × 5 = 12/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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