Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 12/8 with 7/24

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 7/24

12/8 ÷ 7/24 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/24: 24/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 7/24 = 12/8 × 24/7
  3. = 12 × 24/8 × 7 = 288/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com