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Divide 42/27 with 5/49

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/49

42/27 ÷ 5/49 is 686/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/49: 49/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 5/49 = 42/27 × 49/5
  3. = 42 × 49/27 × 5 = 2058/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 686/45
  5. In mixed form: 1511/45

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