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Divide 15/3 with 8/12

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 8/12

15/3 ÷ 8/12 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/3 ÷ 8/12 = 15/3 × 12/8
  3. = 15 × 12/3 × 8 = 180/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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