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Divide 21/4 with 15/12

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1 3/12

21/4 ÷ 15/12 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/12: 12/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 15/12 = 21/4 × 12/15
  3. = 21 × 12/4 × 15 = 252/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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