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Divide 27/3 with 12/5

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 2 2/5

27/3 ÷ 12/5 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/5: 5/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/3 ÷ 12/5 = 27/3 × 5/12
  3. = 27 × 5/3 × 12 = 135/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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