What is the quotient of 5 / 12 and 1 1/6

Answer 1

To divide a whole number by a fraction, you need to convert the whole number into a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction.

1 1/6 can be rewritten as (6/6 + 1/6) = 7/6

Now, we can calculate the quotient:

5/12 ÷ 7/6

When dividing fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor:

5/12 × 6/7

Simplifying the fractions:

(5 × 6) / (12 × 7) = 30/84

The simplified quotient is 5/14.