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Divide 48/4 with 8/5

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 1 3/5

48/4 ÷ 8/5 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/4 ÷ 8/5 = 48/4 × 5/8
  3. = 48 × 5/4 × 8 = 240/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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