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Divide 21/4 with 12/24

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 12/24

21/4 ÷ 12/24 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/24: 24/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 12/24 = 21/4 × 24/12
  3. = 21 × 24/4 × 12 = 504/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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