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Divide 27/21 with 2/7

1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 2/7

27/21 ÷ 2/7 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/21 ÷ 2/7 = 27/21 × 7/2
  3. = 27 × 7/21 × 2 = 189/42
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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