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Divide 12/5 with 5/7

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 5/7

12/5 ÷ 5/7 is 84/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 5/7 = 12/5 × 7/5
  3. = 12 × 7/5 × 5 = 84/25
  4. In mixed form: 39/25

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