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Divide 21/12 with 45/72

1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 45/72

21/12 ÷ 45/72 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/72: 72/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/12 ÷ 45/72 = 21/12 × 72/45
  3. = 21 × 72/12 × 45 = 1512/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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