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Divide 49/8 with 21/12

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 1 9/12

49/8 ÷ 21/12 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/12: 12/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/8 ÷ 21/12 = 49/8 × 12/21
  3. = 49 × 12/8 × 21 = 588/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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