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Divide 21/3 with 8/12

1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 8/12

21/3 ÷ 8/12 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/3 ÷ 8/12 = 21/3 × 12/8
  3. = 21 × 12/3 × 8 = 252/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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