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Divide 42/27 with 6/5

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

42/27 ÷ 6/5 is 35/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/5: 5/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 6/5 = 42/27 × 5/6
  3. = 42 × 5/27 × 6 = 210/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
  5. In mixed form: 18/27

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