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Divide 27/16 with 5/12

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 5/12

27/16 ÷ 5/12 is 81/20.

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, 27/16 ÷ 5/12 = 27/16 × 12/5
  3. = 27 × 12/16 × 5 = 324/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/20
  5. In mixed form: 41/20

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