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Divide 12/8 with 1/5

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1/5

12/8 ÷ 1/5 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/5: 5/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 1/5 = 12/8 × 5/1
  3. = 12 × 5/8 × 1 = 60/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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