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Divide 42/27 with 18/14

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 4/14

42/27 ÷ 18/14 is 98/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/14: 14/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 18/14 = 42/27 × 14/18
  3. = 42 × 14/27 × 18 = 588/486
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/81
  5. In mixed form: 117/81

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