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Divide 54/20 with 12/9

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 1 3/9

54/20 ÷ 12/9 is 81/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/20 ÷ 12/9 = 54/20 × 9/12
  3. = 54 × 9/20 × 12 = 486/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
  5. In mixed form: 21/40

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