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Divide 42/10 with 40/27

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 1 13/27

42/10 ÷ 40/27 is 567/200.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/27: 27/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 40/27 = 42/10 × 27/40
  3. = 42 × 27/10 × 40 = 1134/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/200
  5. In mixed form: 2167/200

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