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Divide 42/18 with 27/84

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 27/84

42/18 ÷ 27/84 is 196/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/84: 84/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 27/84 = 42/18 × 84/27
  3. = 42 × 84/18 × 27 = 3528/486
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/27
  5. In mixed form: 77/27

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