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Divide 42/27 with 27/42

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 27/42

42/27 ÷ 27/42 is 196/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/42: 42/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 27/42 = 42/27 × 42/27
  3. = 42 × 42/27 × 27 = 1764/729
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/81
  5. In mixed form: 234/81

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