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Divide 12/9 with 8/7

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1 1/7

12/9 ÷ 8/7 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/9 ÷ 8/7 = 12/9 × 7/8
  3. = 12 × 7/9 × 8 = 84/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
  5. In mixed form: 11/6

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