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Divide 56/12 with 12/5

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 2 2/5

56/12 ÷ 12/5 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/5: 5/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 12/5 = 56/12 × 5/12
  3. = 56 × 5/12 × 12 = 280/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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