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Divide 42/21 with 27/12

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 2 3/12

42/21 ÷ 27/12 is 8/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/12: 12/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 27/12 = 42/21 × 12/27
  3. = 42 × 12/21 × 27 = 504/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9

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