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Divide 12/8 with 5/45

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 5/45

12/8 ÷ 5/45 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/45: 45/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 5/45 = 12/8 × 45/5
  3. = 12 × 45/8 × 5 = 540/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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