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Divide 12/5 with 42/27

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 15/27

12/5 ÷ 42/27 is 54/35.

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, 12/5 ÷ 42/27 = 12/5 × 27/42
  3. = 12 × 27/5 × 42 = 324/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
  5. In mixed form: 119/35

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