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Divide 15/3 with 27/12

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2 3/12

15/3 ÷ 27/12 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/12: 12/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/3 ÷ 27/12 = 15/3 × 12/27
  3. = 15 × 12/3 × 27 = 180/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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