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Divide 42/70 with 12/27

42/70 ÷ 12/27 is 27/20.

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, 42/70 ÷ 12/27 = 42/70 × 27/12
  3. = 42 × 27/70 × 12 = 1134/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  5. In mixed form: 17/20

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