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Divide 42/27 with 72/7

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 10 2/7

42/27 ÷ 72/7 is 49/324.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/7: 7/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 72/7 = 42/27 × 7/72
  3. = 42 × 7/27 × 72 = 294/1944
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/324

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