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Divide 42/27 with 20/8

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2 4/8

42/27 ÷ 20/8 is 28/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/8: 8/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 20/8 = 42/27 × 8/20
  3. = 42 × 8/27 × 20 = 336/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/45

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