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Divide 8/3 with 12/21

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 12/21

8/3 ÷ 12/21 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/21: 21/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 12/21 = 8/3 × 21/12
  3. = 8 × 21/3 × 12 = 168/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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