Answers

Divide 42/27 with 42/84

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 42/84

42/27 ÷ 42/84 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/84: 84/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 42/84 = 42/27 × 84/42
3. = 42 × 84/27 × 42 = 3528/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
5. In mixed form: 31/9

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