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Divide 42/12 with 27/49

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 27/49

42/12 ÷ 27/49 is 343/54.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/49: 49/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 27/49 = 42/12 × 49/27
  3. = 42 × 49/12 × 27 = 2058/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/54
  5. In mixed form: 619/54

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