SOLUTION: his is a simple question I just dont remember how to do it. how does 5/12 reduce to 2.4? i can solve it with a calculator but not long hand. I need to know how to solve this withou

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Question 630676: his is a simple question I just dont remember how to do it. how does 5/12 reduce to 2.4? i can solve it with a calculator but not long hand. I need to know how to solve this without a use of a calculator.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12/5 not 5/12
12/5 =2 2/5=2.4