Answers

Divide 42/27 with 8/7

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

42/27 ÷ 8/7 is 49/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 8/7 = 42/27 × 7/8
3. = 42 × 7/27 × 8 = 294/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/36
5. In mixed form: 113/36

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