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Divide 16/9 with 8/12

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 8/12

16/9 ÷ 8/12 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/9 ÷ 8/12 = 16/9 × 12/8
  3. = 16 × 12/9 × 8 = 192/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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