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Divide 21/8 with 12/9

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1 3/9

21/8 ÷ 12/9 is 63/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 12/9 = 21/8 × 9/12
  3. = 21 × 9/8 × 12 = 189/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/32
  5. In mixed form: 131/32

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