Answers

Divide 42/27 with 84/56

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

42/27 ÷ 84/56 is 28/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/56: 56/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 84/56 = 42/27 × 56/84
3. = 42 × 56/27 × 84 = 2352/2268
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/27
5. In mixed form: 11/27

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