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Divide 5/2 with 12/84

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 12/84

5/2 ÷ 12/84 is 35/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/84: 84/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 12/84 = 5/2 × 84/12
  3. = 5 × 84/2 × 12 = 420/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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