Divide 12÷1 1/5

$12 \div 1 \frac{1}{5}$

Convert $1 \frac{1}{5}$ to an improper fraction.

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$12 \div (1 + \frac{1}{5})$

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{5}$ .

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$12 \div (\frac{5}{5} + \frac{1}{5})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$12 \div \frac{5 + 1}{5}$

Add $5$ and $1$ .

$12 \div \frac{6}{5}$

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$12 (\frac{5}{6})$

Cancel the common factor of $6$ .

Factor $6$ out of $12$ .

$6 (2) \frac{5}{6}$

Cancel the common factor.

$6 \cdot 2 \frac{5}{6}$

Rewrite the expression.

$2 \cdot 5$

Multiply $2$ by $5$ .

$10$