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Divide 28/5 with 27/42

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 27/42

28/5 ÷ 27/42 is 392/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/42: 42/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 28/5 ÷ 27/42 = 28/5 × 42/27
  3. = 28 × 42/5 × 27 = 1176/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 392/45
  5. In mixed form: 832/45

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