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Divide 42/15 with 27/32

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 27/32

42/15 ÷ 27/32 is 448/135.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/32: 32/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 27/32 = 42/15 × 32/27
  3. = 42 × 32/15 × 27 = 1344/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/135
  5. In mixed form: 343/135

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