Question

divide. write your answer in simplest form.

\\\frac{5}{12} \div \frac{3}{8}\\

Explanation:

Reciprocate the divisor

$$ \frac{5}{12} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{5}{12} \times \frac{8}{3} $$

Multiply and simplify

$$ \frac{5 \times 8}{12 \times 3} = \frac{5 \times 2}{3 \times 3} = \frac{10}{9} $$

Answer:

Divide. Write your answer in simplest form.

\(\frac{5}{12} \div \frac{3}{8} =\) <blank>\(\frac{10}{9}\)</blank>