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Divide 42/7 with 27/10

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 2 7/10

42/7 ÷ 27/10 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/10: 10/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/7 ÷ 27/10 = 42/7 × 10/27
  3. = 42 × 10/7 × 27 = 420/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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