Answers

Divide 42/27 with 54/40

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

42/27 ÷ 54/40 is 280/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 54/40: 40/54
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 54/40 = 42/27 × 40/54
3. = 42 × 40/27 × 54 = 1680/1458
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/243
5. In mixed form: 137/243

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