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Divide 42/12 with 27/80

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 27/80

42/12 ÷ 27/80 is 280/27.

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, 42/12 ÷ 27/80 = 42/12 × 80/27
  3. = 42 × 80/12 × 27 = 3360/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/27
  5. In mixed form: 1010/27

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