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Divide 12/8 with 20/27

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 20/27

12/8 ÷ 20/27 is 81/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/27: 27/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 20/27 = 12/8 × 27/20
  3. = 12 × 27/8 × 20 = 324/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
  5. In mixed form: 21/40

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