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Divide 5/3 with 12/9

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 3/9

5/3 ÷ 12/9 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 12/9 = 5/3 × 9/12
  3. = 5 × 9/3 × 12 = 45/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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