If you have x divided by 5/12 equals 3/8 what is x

5/32

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's convert this into mathematical expressions:

- "x divided by 5/12": this means x : 5/12

- "equals 3/8": this means = 3/8

Put it all together:

x : 5/12 = 3/8

Remember that when dividing fractions, that's the same as multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor:

x : 5/12 = x * 12/5 = 12x/5 = 3/8

x = (3/8) * (5/12) = 15/96 = 5/32

The answer is 5/32.

5/32

Step-by-step explanation:

x : 5/12 = 3/8

Multiply both sides by 5/12

x : 5/12 * 5/12 = 3/8 * 5/12

x = 5/32