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Divide 12/3 with 27/12

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 2 3/12

12/3 ÷ 27/12 is 16/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/12: 12/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 27/12 = 12/3 × 12/27
  3. = 12 × 12/3 × 27 = 144/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  5. In mixed form: 17/9

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