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Divide 12/3 with 27/8

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 3 3/8

12/3 ÷ 27/8 is 32/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/8: 8/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 27/8 = 12/3 × 8/27
  3. = 12 × 8/3 × 27 = 96/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
  5. In mixed form: 15/27

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