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Divide 21/9 with 27/20

1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 1 7/20

21/9 ÷ 27/20 is 140/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/20: 20/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/9 ÷ 27/20 = 21/9 × 20/27
  3. = 21 × 20/9 × 27 = 420/243
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/81
  5. In mixed form: 159/81

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