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Divide 12/3 with 16/5

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 3 1/5

12/3 ÷ 16/5 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/5: 5/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 16/5 = 12/3 × 5/16
  3. = 12 × 5/3 × 16 = 60/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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