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Divide 18/3 with 5/12

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 5/12

18/3 ÷ 5/12 is 72/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 18/3 ÷ 5/12 = 18/3 × 12/5
  3. = 18 × 12/3 × 5 = 216/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/5
  5. In mixed form: 142/5

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