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Divide 27/5 with 12/21

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 12/21

27/5 ÷ 12/21 is 189/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/21: 21/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/5 ÷ 12/21 = 27/5 × 21/12
  3. = 27 × 21/5 × 12 = 567/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/20
  5. In mixed form: 99/20

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