81/2 divided by 12/3

81/2 ÷ 12/3
=
81 8
Mixed Number: 10 1/8
Decimal: 10.125
Percentage: 1012.5%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    12/3 becomes 3/12
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    81/2 × 3/12
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    81 × 3 = 243    2 × 12 = 24
  4. 4
    Simplify
    243/24 = 81/8

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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