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Divide 12/9 with 8/27

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 8/27

12/9 ÷ 8/27 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/27: 27/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/9 ÷ 8/27 = 12/9 × 27/8
  3. = 12 × 27/9 × 8 = 324/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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