Question

How do u solve 12 divided by 5/6 =

Answer 1

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,

$=14\frac{2}{5}$

Answer 2

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