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Divide 42/28 with 8/27

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 8/27

42/28 ÷ 8/27 is 81/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/27: 27/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 8/27 = 42/28 × 27/8
  3. = 42 × 27/28 × 8 = 1134/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
  5. In mixed form: 51/16

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