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Divide 42/15 with 27/35

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 27/35

42/15 ÷ 27/35 is 98/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/35: 35/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 27/35 = 42/15 × 35/27
  3. = 42 × 35/15 × 27 = 1470/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/27
  5. In mixed form: 317/27

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