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Divide 12/5 with 8/27

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 8/27

12/5 ÷ 8/27 is 81/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/27: 27/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 8/27 = 12/5 × 27/8
  3. = 12 × 27/5 × 8 = 324/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/10
  5. In mixed form: 81/10

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