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Divide 84/7 with 5/8

1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 5/8

84/7 ÷ 5/8 is 96/5.

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, 84/7 ÷ 5/8 = 84/7 × 8/5
  3. = 84 × 8/7 × 5 = 672/35
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/5
  5. In mixed form: 191/5

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