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Divide 16/12 with 5/6

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 5/6

16/12 ÷ 5/6 is 8/5.

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, 16/12 ÷ 5/6 = 16/12 × 6/5
  3. = 16 × 6/12 × 5 = 96/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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