To divide 12 1/8 by 3 4/5, we first need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
12 1/8 = 97/8
3 4/5 = 19/5
Now, we can perform the division:
(97/8) รท (19/5)
To divide fractions, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction:
(97/8) * (5/19)
To simplify, we can cancel out common factors:
(97/8) * (1/1) = 97/8
Now, let's convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number:
97/8 = 12 1/8
Since we rounded the fractions to the nearest whole number, the result is approximately 12.
Round the fractions to the nearest whole number to an estimate for 12 1/8 divided by 3 4/5.
12 1/8 divided by 3 4/5 =?
Don't forget to round the fractions to the nearest whole number.
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