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Divide 12/16 with 27/20

1st number: 12/16, 2nd number: 1 7/20

12/16 ÷ 27/20 is 5/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/20: 20/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/16 ÷ 27/20 = 12/16 × 20/27
  3. = 12 × 20/16 × 27 = 240/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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