3 1/3 / 1 5/12

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3 1/3 / 1 5/12

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As a common fraction, 3 1/3 = (3 x 3 + 1)/3 = 10/3

And, 1 5/12 = (1 x 12 + 5)/12 = 17/12

To divide common fractions, multiply by the reciprocal:

(10/3) ÷ (17/12) = (10/3 x (12/17) = (10 x 12) / (3 x 17) = 120/51 = 40/17

geno3141 Dec 16, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-12-16T11:49:09

As a common fraction, 3 1/3 = (3 x 3 + 1)/3 = 10/3

And, 1 5/12 = (1 x 12 + 5)/12 = 17/12

To divide common fractions, multiply by the reciprocal:

(10/3) ÷ (17/12) = (10/3 x (12/17) = (10 x 12) / (3 x 17) = 120/51 = 40/17