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Divide 42/27 with 21/6

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 3 3/6

42/27 ÷ 21/6 is 4/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/6: 6/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 21/6 = 42/27 × 6/21
  3. = 42 × 6/27 × 21 = 252/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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