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Divide 12/8 with 7/9

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 7/9

12/8 ÷ 7/9 is 27/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/9: 9/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/8 ÷ 7/9 = 12/8 × 9/7
  3. = 12 × 9/8 × 7 = 108/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
  5. In mixed form: 113/14

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