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how do u solve 12 divided by 5/6 =

Sagot :

when you divide by a fraction you are multiplying by the reciprocal (turn it up side down) of the fraction so...

12 times 5/6 = 72/5 

Answer:

[tex]14\frac{2}{5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given phrase,

12 divided by 5/6

[tex]\frac{12}{\frac{5}{6}}[/tex]

Using property [tex]\frac{a}{b/c}=\frac{ac}{b}[/tex]

[tex]=\frac{12\times 6}{5}[/tex]

By solving the numerator,

[tex]=\frac{72}{5}[/tex]

Simplify the fraction if possible,

[tex]=14\frac{2}{5}[/tex]