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Divide 42/15 with 54/27

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2 0/27

42/15 ÷ 54/27 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/27: 27/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 54/27 = 42/15 × 27/54
  3. = 42 × 27/15 × 54 = 1134/810
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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