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Divide 12/8 with 27/40

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 27/40

12/8 ÷ 27/40 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 27/40 = 12/8 × 40/27
  3. = 12 × 40/8 × 27 = 480/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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