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Divide 42/10 with 27/80

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 27/80

42/10 ÷ 27/80 is 112/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/80: 80/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 27/80 = 42/10 × 80/27
  3. = 42 × 80/10 × 27 = 3360/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/9
  5. In mixed form: 124/9

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