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Divide 27/5 with 21/42

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 21/42

27/5 ÷ 21/42 is 54/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/42: 42/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/5 ÷ 21/42 = 27/5 × 42/21
  3. = 27 × 42/5 × 21 = 1134/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/5
  5. In mixed form: 104/5

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