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Divide 20/3 with 12/8

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 4/8

20/3 ÷ 12/8 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 12/8 = 20/3 × 8/12
  3. = 20 × 8/3 × 12 = 160/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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