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Divide 27/10 with 16/42

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 16/42

27/10 ÷ 16/42 is 567/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/42: 42/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/10 ÷ 16/42 = 27/10 × 42/16
  3. = 27 × 42/10 × 16 = 1134/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/80
  5. In mixed form: 77/80

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