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Divide 72/5 with 12/6

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 2 0/6

72/5 ÷ 12/6 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/6: 6/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 12/6 = 72/5 × 6/12
  3. = 72 × 6/5 × 12 = 432/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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