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Divide 12/8 with 5/6

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 5/6

12/8 ÷ 5/6 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/6: 6/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 5/6 = 12/8 × 6/5
  3. = 12 × 6/8 × 5 = 72/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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