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Divide 21/16 with 12/27

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 12/27

21/16 ÷ 12/27 is 189/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/27: 27/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/16 ÷ 12/27 = 21/16 × 27/12
  3. = 21 × 27/16 × 12 = 567/192
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/64
  5. In mixed form: 261/64

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