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Divide 5/15 with 16/12

1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 4/12

5/15 ÷ 16/12 is 1/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/12: 12/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/15 ÷ 16/12 = 5/15 × 12/16
  3. = 5 × 12/15 × 16 = 60/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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