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Divide 42/3 with 27/21

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 6/21

42/3 ÷ 27/21 is 98/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/21: 21/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 27/21 = 42/3 × 21/27
  3. = 42 × 21/3 × 27 = 882/81
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/9
  5. In mixed form: 108/9

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