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Divide 36/8 with 20/12

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

36/8 ÷ 20/12 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/12: 12/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/8 ÷ 20/12 = 36/8 × 12/20
  3. = 36 × 12/8 × 20 = 432/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
  5. In mixed form: 27/10

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