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Divide 27/8 with 1/12

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1/12

27/8 ÷ 1/12 is 81/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/12: 12/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 1/12 = 27/8 × 12/1
  3. = 27 × 12/8 × 1 = 324/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/2
  5. In mixed form: 401/2

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