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Divide 21/12 with 27/40

1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 27/40

21/12 ÷ 27/40 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/12 ÷ 27/40 = 21/12 × 40/27
  3. = 21 × 40/12 × 27 = 840/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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