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Divide 1/2 with 12/9

1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 3/9

1/2 ÷ 12/9 is 3/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/2 ÷ 12/9 = 1/2 × 9/12
  3. = 1 × 9/2 × 12 = 9/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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