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Divide 12/3 with 18/8

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 2 2/8

12/3 ÷ 18/8 is 16/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/8: 8/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 18/8 = 12/3 × 8/18
  3. = 12 × 8/3 × 18 = 96/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  5. In mixed form: 17/9

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