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Divide 42/7 with 12/27

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 12/27

42/7 ÷ 12/27 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/27: 27/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/7 ÷ 12/27 = 42/7 × 27/12
  3. = 42 × 27/7 × 12 = 1134/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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