What is 12/17 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{12}{17}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{17} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{12}{17} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{17} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{96}{85}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{96}{85}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $96$ and $85$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{12}{17}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{96}{85}$

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