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Divide 21/4 with 8/12

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 8/12

21/4 ÷ 8/12 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 8/12 = 21/4 × 12/8
  3. = 21 × 12/4 × 8 = 252/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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