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Divide 8/12 with 5/3

1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 2/3

8/12 ÷ 5/3 is 2/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/3: 3/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/12 ÷ 5/3 = 8/12 × 3/5
  3. = 8 × 3/12 × 5 = 24/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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