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Divide 15/8 with 3/12

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 3/12

15/8 ÷ 3/12 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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