Answer:
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.
