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3/16 divided 5/6
How do I divide and find the answer

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Answer:9/40

Explanation:

to divide a fraction means to multiply the reciproa of the divisor.

3/16 × 6/5=9/40

User Ryan Sperzel
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Answer:

Hello answer =9/40

Explanation:

1. Find the reciprocal of the fraction.

(BTW this turns it into a multiplication problem)

2. Afterwards you multiply them together.

WORK:

2 divided 5

16 6

2 times 6

16 5

Cross divide 2 from 16 and 6

Multiply across

GEt your answer:)

I hope this helps:) You can use mathaway to check your answer

User Tom Sirgedas
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