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Divide 42/27 with 5/70

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/70

42/27 ÷ 5/70 is 196/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/70: 70/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 5/70 = 42/27 × 70/5
  3. = 42 × 70/27 × 5 = 2940/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/9
  5. In mixed form: 217/9

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