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Divide 24/5 with 8/12

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 8/12

24/5 ÷ 8/12 is 36/5.

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, 24/5 ÷ 8/12 = 24/5 × 12/8
  3. = 24 × 12/5 × 8 = 288/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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