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Divide 42/27 with 56/50

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 6/50

42/27 ÷ 56/50 is 25/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/50: 50/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 56/50 = 42/27 × 50/56
  3. = 42 × 50/27 × 56 = 2100/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
  5. In mixed form: 17/18

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