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Divide 12/8 with 16/21

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 16/21

12/8 ÷ 16/21 is 63/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/21: 21/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 16/21 = 12/8 × 21/16
  3. = 12 × 21/8 × 16 = 252/128
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/32
  5. In mixed form: 131/32

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