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Divide 12/5 with 12/9

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

12/5 ÷ 12/9 is 9/5.

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, 12/5 ÷ 12/9 = 12/5 × 9/12
  3. = 12 × 9/5 × 12 = 108/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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