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Divide 42/27 with 5/10

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/10

42/27 ÷ 5/10 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/10: 10/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 5/10 = 42/27 × 10/5
  3. = 42 × 10/27 × 5 = 420/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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