Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 42/27 with 6/15

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

42/27 ÷ 6/15 is 35/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/15: 15/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 6/15 = 42/27 × 15/6
  3. = 42 × 15/27 × 6 = 630/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
  5. In mixed form: 38/9

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com