6 2/3 You cannot divide a fraction by a fraction. Instead, multiply by the reciprocal (flip the second fraction and multiply) 12 / 3 12 5 — — = —- X — 3 5 3 3
Multiply straight across. = 60 — 9 Simplify 9 goes into 60 6 times with 6 left over. = 6 6/9 which simplifies into 6 2/3