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Divide 12/9 with 20/27

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 20/27

12/9 ÷ 20/27 is 9/5.

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, 12/9 ÷ 20/27 = 12/9 × 27/20
  3. = 12 × 27/9 × 20 = 324/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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