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Divide 27/12 with 15/28

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 15/28

27/12 ÷ 15/28 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/28: 28/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/12 ÷ 15/28 = 27/12 × 28/15
  3. = 27 × 28/12 × 15 = 756/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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