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Divide 21/15 with 16/27

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 16/27

21/15 ÷ 16/27 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/27: 27/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/15 ÷ 16/27 = 21/15 × 27/16
  3. = 21 × 27/15 × 16 = 567/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
  5. In mixed form: 229/80

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