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Divide 42/48 with 27/20

1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 1 7/20

42/48 ÷ 27/20 is 35/54.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/20: 20/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/48 ÷ 27/20 = 42/48 × 20/27
  3. = 42 × 20/48 × 27 = 840/1296
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/54

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