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Divide 42/3 with 27/16

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 11/16

42/3 ÷ 27/16 is 224/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/16: 16/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 27/16 = 42/3 × 16/27
  3. = 42 × 16/3 × 27 = 672/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/27
  5. In mixed form: 88/27

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