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Divide 12/3 with 27/15

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 1 12/15

12/3 ÷ 27/15 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/15: 15/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 27/15 = 12/3 × 15/27
  3. = 12 × 15/3 × 27 = 180/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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