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2/9 divided by 5/12 in a simples form
answer is a fracton

User Rachael
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Answer:

8 / 15

Explanation:

2/9 ÷ 5/12

= 2/9 × 12/5 Reciprocal of 5/12

= 2×12 / 9×5 Multiply num. by num. and denom. by denom.

= 24 / 45 Find LCD

= 24 ÷ 3 / 45 ÷ 3 Divide num. and denom. by LCD to simplify.

= 8 / 15

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