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Divide 42/27 with 2/20

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2/20

42/27 ÷ 2/20 is 140/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/20: 20/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 2/20 = 42/27 × 20/2
  3. = 42 × 20/27 × 2 = 840/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/9
  5. In mixed form: 155/9

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