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Divide 42/10 with 27/8

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3 3/8

42/10 ÷ 27/8 is 56/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/8: 8/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 27/8 = 42/10 × 8/27
  3. = 42 × 8/10 × 27 = 336/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/45
  5. In mixed form: 111/45

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