Divide. write each quotient as either a whole number or a mixed number in lowest terms. show your work.
12 5/8 ÷ 3 1/4

12 times 8 is 96, 96+5=101    101/8
3 times 4 is 12, 12+1=13         13/4
101/8x4/13 because you switch signs from division to multiplication
=101/26= 3 23/26
26 x 3=78
101-78= 23

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