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Divide 9/8 with 5/12

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 5/12

9/8 ÷ 5/12 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/8 ÷ 5/12 = 9/8 × 12/5
  3. = 9 × 12/8 × 5 = 108/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
  5. In mixed form: 27/10

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