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Divide 12/5 with 8/7

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 1/7

12/5 ÷ 8/7 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/5 ÷ 8/7 = 12/5 × 7/8
  3. = 12 × 7/5 × 8 = 84/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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