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4254 \frac{2}{5} divided by 12\frac{1}{2}

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Q. 4254 \frac{2}{5} divided by 12\frac{1}{2}
  1. Convert to Improper Fraction: First, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 425=(4×5+2)/5=2254 \frac{2}{5} = (4 \times 5 + 2)/5 = \frac{22}{5}
  2. Divide by Reciprocal: Next, divide 225\frac{22}{5} by 12\frac{1}{2} by multiplying 225\frac{22}{5} by the reciprocal of 12\frac{1}{2}. Reciprocal of 12\frac{1}{2} is 21\frac{2}{1}. So, 225×21=445\frac{22}{5} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{44}{5}.
  3. Simplify Fraction: Finally, simplify the fraction if possible. 445\frac{44}{5} is already in simplest form.

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