What is \(\frac{5}{8}\) divided by \(\frac{5}{12}\)?

8 5 ​ ÷ 12 5 ​ Sw i t c h t o m u l i pl i c a t i o n an d f in d rec i p roc a l o f seco n d f r a c t i o n . 8 5 ​ × 5 12 ​ M u lt i pl y A cross . 5 × 12 = 60 8 × 5 = 40 40 60 ​ S im pl i f y 40 60 ​ ÷ 20 = 2 3 ​ = 1 2 1 ​ or \ 1.5

Answered by TacoGod | 2024-06-10

5/8/5/12 5/8*12/5 =60/40 or 1 1/2

Answered by HunterX | 2024-06-10

To divide 8 5 ​ by 12 5 ​ , multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, yielding 2 3 ​ or 1.5 after simplification. This process involves changing division to multiplication, then multiplying the fractions. The final answer can be expressed as a fraction, a mixed number, or a decimal.
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Answered by TacoGod | 2024-12-23