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Divide 21/2 with 27/8

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 3 3/8

21/2 ÷ 27/8 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/8: 8/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/2 ÷ 27/8 = 21/2 × 8/27
  3. = 21 × 8/2 × 27 = 168/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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