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Divide 21/18 with 5/12

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 5/12

21/18 ÷ 5/12 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/18 ÷ 5/12 = 21/18 × 12/5
  3. = 21 × 12/18 × 5 = 252/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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