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Divide 6/4 with 5/8

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

6/4 ÷ 5/8 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 6/4 ÷ 5/8 = 6/4 × 8/5
  3. = 6 × 8/4 × 5 = 48/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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