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Divide 42/27 with 5/30

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/30

42/27 ÷ 5/30 is 28/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/30: 30/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 5/30 = 42/27 × 30/5
  3. = 42 × 30/27 × 5 = 1260/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
  5. In mixed form: 91/3

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