Answers

Divide 42/20 with 40/27

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

42/20 ÷ 40/27 is 567/400.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/27: 27/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 40/27 = 42/20 × 27/40
3. = 42 × 27/20 × 40 = 1134/800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/400
5. In mixed form: 1167/400

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