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Divide 16/5 with 12/20

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 12/20

16/5 ÷ 12/20 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/20: 20/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 12/20 = 16/5 × 20/12
  3. = 16 × 20/5 × 12 = 320/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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