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Divide 42/27 with 10/40

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 10/40

42/27 ÷ 10/40 is 56/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/40: 40/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 10/40 = 42/27 × 40/10
  3. = 42 × 40/27 × 10 = 1680/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/9
  5. In mixed form: 62/9

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