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Divide 27/8 with 42/25

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1 17/25

27/8 ÷ 42/25 is 225/112.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/25: 25/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 42/25 = 27/8 × 25/42
  3. = 27 × 25/8 × 42 = 675/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/112
  5. In mixed form: 21/112

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