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Divide 42/27 with 27/20

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 7/20

42/27 ÷ 27/20 is 280/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/20: 20/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 27/20 = 42/27 × 20/27
  3. = 42 × 20/27 × 27 = 840/729
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/243
  5. In mixed form: 137/243

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