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Divide 36/21 with 27/42

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 27/42

36/21 ÷ 27/42 is 8/3.

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, 36/21 ÷ 27/42 = 36/21 × 42/27
  3. = 36 × 42/21 × 27 = 1512/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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