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Divide 12/5 with 36/48

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 36/48

12/5 ÷ 36/48 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/48: 48/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 36/48 = 12/5 × 48/36
  3. = 12 × 48/5 × 36 = 576/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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