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Divide 27/8 with 42/9

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 4 6/9

27/8 ÷ 42/9 is 81/112.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/8 ÷ 42/9 = 27/8 × 9/42
  3. = 27 × 9/8 × 42 = 243/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/112

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