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Divide 8/3 with 42/27

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 15/27

8/3 ÷ 42/27 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/27: 27/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 42/27 = 8/3 × 27/42
  3. = 8 × 27/3 × 42 = 216/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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