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Divide 8/5 with 84/60

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 24/60

8/5 ÷ 84/60 is 8/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/60: 60/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 84/60 = 8/5 × 60/84
  3. = 8 × 60/5 × 84 = 480/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  5. In mixed form: 11/7

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