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Divide 5/4 with 12/36

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 12/36

5/4 ÷ 12/36 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/36: 36/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 12/36 = 5/4 × 36/12
  3. = 5 × 36/4 × 12 = 180/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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