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Divide 1/2 with 12/8

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

1/2 ÷ 12/8 is 1/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/2 ÷ 12/8 = 1/2 × 8/12
  3. = 1 × 8/2 × 12 = 8/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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