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Divide 12/8 with 2/9

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 2/9

12/8 ÷ 2/9 is 27/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/9: 9/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 2/9 = 12/8 × 9/2
  3. = 12 × 9/8 × 2 = 108/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
  5. In mixed form: 63/4

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