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Divide 42/27 with 6/12

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 6/12

42/27 ÷ 6/12 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/12: 12/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 6/12 = 42/27 × 12/6
  3. = 42 × 12/27 × 6 = 504/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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