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Divide 20/2 with 27/42

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 27/42

20/2 ÷ 27/42 is 140/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/42: 42/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/2 ÷ 27/42 = 20/2 × 42/27
  3. = 20 × 42/2 × 27 = 840/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/9
  5. In mixed form: 155/9

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