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Divide 12/2 with 8/5

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/5

12/2 ÷ 8/5 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/2 ÷ 8/5 = 12/2 × 5/8
  3. = 12 × 5/2 × 8 = 60/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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