Q. Divide. Write the quotient in lowest terms.12÷151=
Identify Numbers: Identify the numbers involved in the division.We have the number 12, which is the dividend, and 1(1/5), which is the divisor. The divisor 1(1/5) is a mixed number and can be converted to an improper fraction before the division.
Convert to Improper Fraction: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 1(51) can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number part by the denominator of the fractional part and then adding the numerator of the fractional part. 1(51)=1×55+51=55+51=56
Perform Division: Perform the division by multiplying the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 56 is 65.12÷56=12×65
Multiply to Find Quotient: Multiply the numbers to find the quotient.Now we multiply 12 by 65.12×65=(12×5)/6=660
Simplify Result: Simplify the result to its lowest terms.60 divided by 6 equals 10.660=10