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Divide 42/30 with 27/72

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 27/72

42/30 ÷ 27/72 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/72: 72/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/30 ÷ 27/72 = 42/30 × 72/27
  3. = 42 × 72/30 × 27 = 3024/810
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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