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Divide 12/5 with 27/12

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

12/5 ÷ 27/12 is 16/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/12: 12/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 27/12 = 12/5 × 12/27
  3. = 12 × 12/5 × 27 = 144/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
  5. In mixed form: 11/15

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