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Divide 84/12 with 2/5

1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 2/5

84/12 ÷ 2/5 is 35/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/12 ÷ 2/5 = 84/12 × 5/2
  3. = 84 × 5/12 × 2 = 420/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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