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Divide 12/3 with 5/16

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 5/16

12/3 ÷ 5/16 is 64/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 5/16 = 12/3 × 16/5
  3. = 12 × 16/3 × 5 = 192/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/5
  5. In mixed form: 124/5

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