12/5 divided by 5/3

12/5 ÷ 5/3
=
36 25
Mixed Number: 1 11/25
Decimal: 1.44
Percentage: 144%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    5/3 becomes 3/5
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    12/5 × 3/5
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    12 × 3 = 36    5 × 5 = 25
  4. 4
    Simplify
    36/25 = 36/25

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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