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Divide 84/15 with 21/12

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1 9/12

84/15 ÷ 21/12 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/12: 12/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/15 ÷ 21/12 = 84/15 × 12/21
  3. = 84 × 12/15 × 21 = 1008/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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