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Divide 36/21 with 5/12

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 5/12

36/21 ÷ 5/12 is 144/35.

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, 36/21 ÷ 5/12 = 36/21 × 12/5
  3. = 36 × 12/21 × 5 = 432/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/35
  5. In mixed form: 44/35

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