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Divide 12/3 with 5/9

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 5/9

12/3 ÷ 5/9 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 5/9 = 12/3 × 9/5
  3. = 12 × 9/3 × 5 = 108/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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