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Divide 24/8 with 42/27

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1 15/27

24/8 ÷ 42/27 is 27/14.

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, 24/8 ÷ 42/27 = 24/8 × 27/42
  3. = 24 × 27/8 × 42 = 648/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
  5. In mixed form: 113/14

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