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Divide 21/8 with 12/56

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 12/56

21/8 ÷ 12/56 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/56: 56/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 12/56 = 21/8 × 56/12
  3. = 21 × 56/8 × 12 = 1176/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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