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Divide 42/15 with 9/27

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 9/27

42/15 ÷ 9/27 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/27: 27/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 9/27 = 42/15 × 27/9
  3. = 42 × 27/15 × 9 = 1134/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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