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Divide 27/5 with 21/20

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 1/20

27/5 ÷ 21/20 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/20: 20/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/5 ÷ 21/20 = 27/5 × 20/21
  3. = 27 × 20/5 × 21 = 540/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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