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Divide 12/6 with 5/12

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 5/12

12/6 ÷ 5/12 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/6 ÷ 5/12 = 12/6 × 12/5
  3. = 12 × 12/6 × 5 = 144/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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