how do u solve 12 divided by 5/6 =
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:
\(14\frac{2}{5}\)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given phrase,
12 divided by 5/6
\(\frac{12}{\frac{5}{6}}\)
Using property \(\frac{a}{b/c}=\frac{ac}{b}\)
\(=\frac{12\times 6}{5}\)
By solving the numerator,
\(=\frac{72}{5}\)
Simplify the fraction if possible,
\(=14\frac{2}{5}\)