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Divide 27/12 with 1/6

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 1/6

27/12 ÷ 1/6 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/6: 6/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/12 ÷ 1/6 = 27/12 × 6/1
  3. = 27 × 6/12 × 1 = 162/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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