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The question is 5/7 divided by 8/12 ​

The question is 5/7 divided by 8/12 ​-example-1
User Shankar BS
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Answer: 15/14 or 1 1/14

Explanation:

User Nicksarno
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Answer:

1 1/14

Explanation:

To divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal of that fraction

5/7 x 12/8

Reduce the fraction with 4

5/7 x 3/2

Multiply the fractions

To multiply the fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators separately

15/14

Alternative form is

1 1/14

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