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Divide 42/27 with 12/15

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

42/27 ÷ 12/15 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/15: 15/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 12/15 = 42/27 × 15/12
  3. = 42 × 15/27 × 12 = 630/324
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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