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Divide 5/4 with 6/12

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 6/12

5/4 ÷ 6/12 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/12: 12/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 6/12 = 5/4 × 12/6
  3. = 5 × 12/4 × 6 = 60/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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