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Divide 60/12 with 21/8

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 2 5/8

60/12 ÷ 21/8 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/12 ÷ 21/8 = 60/12 × 8/21
  3. = 60 × 8/12 × 21 = 480/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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