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Divide 27/8 with 27/12

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 2 3/12

27/8 ÷ 27/12 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/12: 12/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 27/12 = 27/8 × 12/27
  3. = 27 × 12/8 × 27 = 324/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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