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Divide 42/14 with 27/15

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 12/15

42/14 ÷ 27/15 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/15: 15/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 27/15 = 42/14 × 15/27
  3. = 42 × 15/14 × 27 = 630/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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