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Divide 21/15 with 5/12

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 5/12

21/15 ÷ 5/12 is 84/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/15 ÷ 5/12 = 21/15 × 12/5
  3. = 21 × 12/15 × 5 = 252/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/25
  5. In mixed form: 39/25

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