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Divide 12/5 with 27/18

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 9/18

12/5 ÷ 27/18 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/18: 18/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 27/18 = 12/5 × 18/27
  3. = 12 × 18/5 × 27 = 216/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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