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Divide 12/8 with 6/5

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 1/5

12/8 ÷ 6/5 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/5: 5/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 6/5 = 12/8 × 5/6
  3. = 12 × 5/8 × 6 = 60/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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