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Divide 42/28 with 5/27

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 5/27

42/28 ÷ 5/27 is 81/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/27: 27/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 5/27 = 42/28 × 27/5
  3. = 42 × 27/28 × 5 = 1134/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/10
  5. In mixed form: 81/10

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