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Divide 8/6 with 12/15

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 12/15

8/6 ÷ 12/15 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/15: 15/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/6 ÷ 12/15 = 8/6 × 15/12
  3. = 8 × 15/6 × 12 = 120/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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