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Divide 42/27 with 9/42

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 9/42

42/27 ÷ 9/42 is 196/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/42: 42/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 9/42 = 42/27 × 42/9
  3. = 42 × 42/27 × 9 = 1764/243
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/27
  5. In mixed form: 77/27

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