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Divide 5/4 with 8/12

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 8/12

5/4 ÷ 8/12 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 8/12 = 5/4 × 12/8
  3. = 5 × 12/4 × 8 = 60/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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