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Divide 15/12 with 5/6

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 5/6

15/12 ÷ 5/6 is 3/2.

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, 15/12 ÷ 5/6 = 15/12 × 6/5
  3. = 15 × 6/12 × 5 = 90/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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