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Divide 5/4 with 21/12

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 9/12

5/4 ÷ 21/12 is 5/7.

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, 5/4 ÷ 21/12 = 5/4 × 12/21
  3. = 5 × 12/4 × 21 = 60/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7

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