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Divide 27/18 with 5/12

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 5/12

27/18 ÷ 5/12 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/18 ÷ 5/12 = 27/18 × 12/5
  3. = 27 × 12/18 × 5 = 324/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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